GK Question

technology medium true_false

4D printing adds the dimension of time, enabling 3D printed objects to change shape or properties in response to stimuli.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

4D printing uses smart materials (shape-memory polymers, hydrogels) that transform when exposed to heat, moisture, light, or magnetic fields. Applications: self-assembling structures, adaptive medical devices, and responsive textiles. Emerging research area with potential in aerospace, healthcare, and soft robotics.

Topic 3D Printing
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, Railway