Question

Which of the following metals can be easily drawn into the wire?; 1) Lead; 2) Copper; 3) Tin; 4) Zinc

Answer 1

2) Copper

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Copper can be easily drawn into the wire

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer will be -

(2) Copper

Explanation:

• We know that all metals are ductile except mercury.
• Ductility is the property of metal by which it can be drawn into thin wires.
• Lead on ductile.
• Tin is ductile.
• Zinc is also ductile.
• Mercury is an exception because it is liquid at room temperature.
• Gold, silver, and copper are the best metals to draw into wires because of their high ductility.
• Copper is preferred because of the low cost since gold and silver are expensive.

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