The .................... of a computer depends on the brand and the care it is given.
concur
durable
longevity
fluctuations
10
The researchers ................. a crash to see how well the car's seat belts would work in an accident.
simulated
concurred
fractured
durable
10
Because of the intense amount of heat put on the polymeric material in the study, the material...................... and broke into pieces.
longevity
fluctuations
fractured
concurred
10
The company researchers are attempting to create a polymer- based hiking boot that is................. enough to withstand water, heat, and rough terrain.
durable
fluctuations
stimulated
concurred
10
The committee presented a new version of the product , and the executive board................... with them that it was superior to the original.
fractured
fluctuations
concurred
simulated
10
The new heart implant was designed to accommodate .......... in levels of physical activity so that it could work for people with different lifestyles.
simulated
durable
longevity
fluctuations
10
........... standards exist for vehicles in order to help reduce the negative environmental effects of burning fossil fuels.
novel
reduction
emission
components
10
It can be................for consumers to buy vehicles made with polymer-based plastics, as such cars require less gasoline and are cheaper to run.
legislated
advantageous
nonrenewable
comprehensive
10
A worldwide ....................... in fossil fuels usage can be a positive step toward slowing down the rate of global warming.
novel
reduction
components
emission
10
Water is a(n)................... resource because there is a fixed amount of it on the planet, and it cannot be replaced.
nonrenewable
legislated
comprehensive
novel
10
An ideal scenario for car manufacturers wishing to cut costs would be to build vehicles made of.............. that are both lightweight and inexpensive.
components
reduction
novel
emission
10
Safety standards for airbags and seat belts are..............by governments to ensure the well- being of drivers and passengers.
comprehensive
advantageous
nonrewable
legislated
10
When making decisions about the effectiveness of polymers in their products, developers must take a(n)............... look at several factors, including costs, safety, and weight.
comprehensive
legislated
novel
advantageous
10
Using polymeric materials in technology is not................. because these types of products have existed for decades.
