Design NCE

State the difference between softwood and hardwood

Hardwood has leaves thst are broad whereas softwood has need like leaves

Name one hardwood and Softwood

Hardwood: Teak. Softwood: Wood.

Name one ferrous Metal and non-ferrous Metal

1. Cast Iron. 2. Mild steel.

Name 2 manufactured board

1. Plywood. 2. MDF

What is green design?

Green design is designing products considering the impacts they might have in the environmen.

Whst is the biodegradable material?

Biodegradable material are those which decay naturally without harming the environment.

What do you understand by the lifecycle analysis of a product?

The lifecycle analysis of a product is a method used to measure and evaluate the impact of a product through its life cycle from the extraction and processing of raw materials.

Difference between renewable and non-renewable material

Renewable material, can be reused and produced easily while non-renewable materials can not.

What do you understand by eco-labels? Give an example of eco-label.

Eco-green label are labels designed to encourage manufacturers to market products that are environmentally friendly.

What are the difference between thermoplastic and thermoselting plastic?

Thermoplastic are plastics that can be easily shaped when heated while thermoselting can be heated only once.

Whst are the advantages and disadvantages of using manufacturing board?

Advantages: They are cheaper and available in sizes. Disadvantages: Thin sheets do not stay flat and will bow unless supported.

What are the types of manufacture board?

Plywood, chipboard and Medium density fibreboard

List 3 hardwood and their properties + uses

1. Teak. Properties: Teak has good strength properties. Uses: Decorative cabinets. 2. Beech. Properties: Beach is hard and tough. Uses: Flooring. 3. Mahogany. Properties: Mahogany is moderately durable. Uses: Musical instruments.

List 3 softwood and their properties + uses

1. Pine. Properties: Pine has moderate strength. Uses: Doors. 2. Douglas fir. Properties: Douglas fir has good strenght Properties. Uses: Veneer. 3. Red cedar. Properties: Red cedar has good durability. Uses: Musical instrument.

State the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metal.

Ferrous metals contains metals like cast iron while non-ferrous metals does not.

What are eco-materials

Eco-materials are environmentally friendly materials that do not affect the environment throughout their life cycles.