1. Why is this a useful property for goalkeeper gloves?
KS3 starter
d3o is a ‘smart material’ that is used in protective sports-gear like goalkeeper gloves.
Under normal circumstances it is flexible but under impact it goes hard.
Why is this a useful property for goalkeeper gloves?
What other uses can you think of for this material?
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2. Predict what will happen to the particles in d3o under impact.
KS3 starter
Predict what will happen to the particles in d3o under impact.
Explain why this change makes the material go rigid.
bond
No impact
Impact
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