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Date May 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18M.1.SL.TZ0.19
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone no time zone
Command term Question number 19 Adapted from N/A

Question

The 2016 BMW 7 series may be considered a breakthrough in the use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic in a mainstream car, see Figure 7.

Figure 7: The 2016 BMW 7 series

[Source: Image by Kevauto, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2017_BMW_750i_(G12)_front_3.23.18.jpg]

 

What advantage is BMW seeking in using this composite material?

A. Flexibility

B. Increased rigidity

C. Light and strong

D. Lower costs

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 4: Final production » 4.2f Composites
Topic 4: Final production

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