As a percentage of carbon increases in steel its ____ decrease

Corrosion resistance

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Ultimate strength

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Hardness

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Ductility

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Solution

The correct option is B Ultimate strength
With increase in carbon content the strength, hardness and brittleness increases but the ductility and toughness decreases

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