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Metals and Non-Metals — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMetals and Non-Metals1 Mark
MCQ
Define brittleness.
  • ✓
    Tendency to break when force is applied.
  • B
    Tendency to roll into rods.
  • C
    Tendency to become soft on heating.
  • D
    None of above.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
Tendency to break when force is applied.
When a force $($e.g. a hammer$)$ is applied on a substance and it breaks easily, it is said to be brittle.
Non $-$ metals are generally brittle in nature, i.e. they break when hammered.

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