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The World of Metals and Non-metals — Science STD 7 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceThe World of Metals and Non-metals2 Marks
Question
Why are wires not made from coal?
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Answer

Wires cannot be made from coal because coal is not ductile. Ductility is the property that allows a material to be drawn into wires. Coal is brittle, meaning it breaks easily instead of stretching into a wire.

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