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The property of metals which allows them to be drawn readily into thin wires is:

A
elasticity
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ductility
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hardness
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D
malleability
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Solution

The correct option is B ductility
If the metal is ductile, then after applying pressure or force on it, it increases its length.
But if the metal is brittle, then it breaks on applying force above elastic limit.


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