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Give some examples where malleability and ductility of metals are used in our daily life.

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Malleability means that metals can be hammered into sheets and foils. For example, aluminium foils are used for wrapping food stuffs, silver foils are used for decorative purposes on sweets and fruits.
Ductility means that metals can be drawn into wires. Gold and silver wires are used in ornaments. Aluminium and copper wires are used for conduction of electric current.

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