Thursday 4 April 2013

Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile.

Question 2. Explain the meanings of malleable and ductile.
Answer:
Malleable: A substance which can be beaten to convert into sheets are said to be malleable. Generally all metals are malleable. For example copper, iron etc.
Ductile: A substance which can be drawn into wires are said to be ductile. Generally all metals are ductile. For example silver, gold etc.

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