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Physical Properties of Metals

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Copper can be drawn into thin wires. Which property is seen here?

A

Copper is good conductor of electricity.

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Copper is good conductor of heat.

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Copper is ductile.

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Copper is malleable.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Copper is ductile.

The ability of metals like copper to be drawn into thin wires is called ductility.

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