Question 4 (d)
Coal can be drawn into wires. (True/False)

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Solution

The statement is false.
The ability of being drawn into wires is called ductility.
Non-metals are not ductile. Coal is a form of carbon, which is a non-metal. Hence, cannot be drawn into wires.

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Question 4 (d) Coal can be drawn into wires. (True/False)

The statement is false. The ability of being drawn into wires is called ductility. Non-metals are not ductile. Coal is a form of carbon, which is a non-metal. Hence, cannot be drawn into wires.

Question 4 (d)
Coal can be drawn into wires. (True/False)

The statement is false.
The ability of being drawn into wires is called ductility.
Non-metals are not ductile. Coal is a form of carbon, which is a non-metal. Hence, cannot be drawn into wires.