Brass is an alloy of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Brass is an alloy of:
A. Iron and carbon
B. Copper and zinc
C. Copper and tin
D. Aluminium and copper
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Brass: Cu + Zn. Bronze: Cu + Sn. Steel: Fe + C. Duralumin: Al + Cu + Mg + Mn. Brass is corrosion-resistant and used in plumbing, musical instruments. Zinc content varies (5-45%). Brass with higher zinc is stronger but less ductile. Some brasses contain small amounts of other elements.

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