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Video Resources - Testing Properties of Materials

What materials are waterproof? | BBC Teach

There are many types of materials, but only some are waterproof. Join Dr Brain and his team of scientists as they test four everyday materials, looking at their properties to see if they are suitable to stop the leaking pipe. The team will identify and test three different everyday materials: cotton wool, paper and plastic.

Testing the strength of different materials | BBC Teach

All solids have different structures, which means that some are stronger than others. Dr Brain, and his Mad Lab team, identify two solid materials (wood and polystyrene) and test their strength to see which is more suitable for sitting down on. This clip is from the series Ultimate Brain: Mad Lab.

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