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Question
Match the following.
| Property | Example |
| Breaks easily (Brittle) | Metal pan |
| Bends readily | Rubber band |
| Can be stretched easily | Cotton wool |
| Gets compressed easily | Mud pot |
| Gets heated readily | Plastic wire |
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Solution
| Property | Example |
| Breaks easily (Brittle) | Mud pot |
| Bends readily | Plastic wire |
| Can be stretched easily | Rubber band |
| Gets compressed easily | Cotton wool |
| Gets heated readily | Metal pan |
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