Question

Iron undergoes a number of changes before it becomes a sword. Arrange the changes in sequence.

• A. Softening of iron
• B. Melting of iron
• C. Placing in mould
• D. Cooling it down
• E. Heating of iron

Answer 1

To make a sword or a spade, iron is first heated for a long time. It starts turning soft and on gradually starts melting. The molten iron is then placed in a mould to give a definite shape. On cooling it settles in that shape and later taken out.