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Why metals are used in making aeroplanes,bridges,satellites etc?

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Metals like aluminium, iron, zinc, tin and copper are hard and strong solids. They are strong enough to bear heavy loads, i.e., they have a high tensile strength that is why they are used to make bridges, airplanes and satellites etc.

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