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Question
Name the earliest metal used by man because it is malleable.
Options
Iron
Manganese
Bauxite
Copper
MCQ
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Solution
Copper
Explanation:
Copper occurs in native (metallic) form and is highly malleable and ductile, so early humans could hammer and shape it into tools and ornaments without complex smelting. This made copper the earliest metal widely used.
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