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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
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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