Question 138General Subjects - QMED
70% to passThe ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its _______________.
Aductibility
Belasticity
Cmalleability
Dfusibility
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) malleability. Malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered, rolled, or pressed into thin sheets without breaking. This property is essential for many metal-working processes, as it allows metals to be shaped and formed into various products. The other options are incorrect: A) Ductility refers to the ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire without breaking. B) Elasticity is the ability of a material to deform under stress and then return to its original shape and size when the stress is removed. D) Fusibility is the ability of a substance to melt and become a liquid.
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