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Question

Bronze (Brass) is a combination of?

  1. Tin + Silver
  2. Tin + Zinc
  3. Tin + copper
  4. Zinc + Copper

Answer:

Option C: Tin + copper

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tin + copper”.

Bronze (कांस्य) is an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin. Brass (पीतल) is a bright yellow metal that's made from a mixture of copper and zinc