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Question
State one use of diamond which depends on its 'extraordinary brilliance' and one use of graphite which depends on its being 'black and quite soft'.
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Solution
1. Diamonds are used in making jewellery because of their extraordinary shine and texture.
2.Graphite is used in making pencil leads (black core of pencils) because of its black colour and softness.
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