MCQ
Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one:
  • Malleable means which can be beaten $($may be broken down$)$ by a hammer to form thin sheets.
  • B
    Ductile means which can be stretched or drawn to form thin wires.
  • C
    Brittle means which breaks into pieces on hammering or stretching.
  • D
    Lustrous means shiny.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Malleable means which can be beaten $($may be broken down$)$ by a hammer to form thin sheets.
The property which allows the metals to be hammered into thin sheets is called malleability. Malleability is an important characteristic property of metals. Remember, malleable means which can be beaten $($without broken down$)$ by a hammer to form thin sheets.

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