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What is the main component of brass?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Using materials

Question

A. Copper and tin
B. Copper and zinc
C. Iron and carbon
D. Aluminium and copper

Answer

Copper and zinc

Explanation

Brass is an alloy primarily composed of copper and zinc, which gives it distinct properties suitable for various applications.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Alloys

Students often think that all metals are pure and do not recognize that most metals used in everyday life are actually alloys.

Emphasize that an alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal, and that most metals in common use are alloys designed to enhance properties such as strength and resistance.

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