Question 2

The ability of an substance to resist any deformation or the ability to undergo damage when pressure is applied is defined as the hardness or softness of that substance.

(a) A substance which is very hard is used in jewellery. Identify substance.

(b) Which substance is harder: steel pipe or wooden piece?

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(a) Diamond is a very hard substance used in jewellery.

(b) Wooden pieces are harder.

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(b) Which object is harder: steel pipe or wooden piece?

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(a) Diamond is a very hard substance used in jewellery. (b) Wooden pieces are harder.

(a) Diamond is a very hard substance used in jewellery.

(b) Wooden pieces are harder.