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Question
Brass is an alloy of:
(a) Cu and Sn
(b) Cu and Pb
(c) Pb and Sn
(d) Zn and Cu
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Solution
(d) Zn and Cu
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It comprises of 80 percent copper and 20 percent zinc.
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