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What is the property of metals that allows them to be easily shaped, bent, or hammered into different forms without breaking?
What is the property of metals that allows them to be easily shaped, bent, or hammered into different forms without breaking?
- Ductility
- Malleability (correct)
- Brittleness
- Toughness
Which property of metals is crucial in situations where the metal is subjected to forces that push or compress it, such as in columns, pillars, or foundations?
Which property of metals is crucial in situations where the metal is subjected to forces that push or compress it, such as in columns, pillars, or foundations?
- Malleability
- Compressive strength (correct)
- Ductility
- Tensile strength
Which type of metal is commonly used for cutting tools, such as drill bits and lathe tools, due to its high hardness and ability to maintain sharp edges?
Which type of metal is commonly used for cutting tools, such as drill bits and lathe tools, due to its high hardness and ability to maintain sharp edges?
- Steel
- Copper
- Tungsten carbide (correct)
- Iron
What is the difference between tensile strength and compressive strength of metals?
What is the difference between tensile strength and compressive strength of metals?
What are some examples of applications where metals with good tensile strength are required?
What are some examples of applications where metals with good tensile strength are required?
What are some examples of brittle metals and what are their specific advantages in certain situations?
What are some examples of brittle metals and what are their specific advantages in certain situations?
Malleable metals can be deformed under compression without ______ or cracking, making them suitable for various applications such as copper electrical wiring.
Malleable metals can be deformed under compression without ______ or cracking, making them suitable for various applications such as copper electrical wiring.
[Blank] refers to how far a metal can be elongated or stretched before it fractures or breaks.
[Blank] refers to how far a metal can be elongated or stretched before it fractures or breaks.
Copper and lead are more ductile than iron, allowing them to be shaped into various forms through ______ and thinning before fracturing.
Copper and lead are more ductile than iron, allowing them to be shaped into various forms through ______ and thinning before fracturing.
