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Question
State any two uses of diamond.
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Solution
Uses of diamonds:
(1) As diamonds have an extraordinary shine, they are used in making jewellery.
(2) Diamonds, due to their hardness, are used in instruments like glass cutters, grinders. They are also used as abrasives for polishing.
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