Multiple choice general knowledge

Core of your pencil is made from which material

  1. graphite

  2. lead

  3. carbon

  4. clay
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Explanation

Pencil cores are made from graphite mixed with clay. The common misconception that pencils contain lead is false - they never have. The graphite leaves the gray marks on paper, while the clay acts as a binder. The ratio determines pencil hardness (H to B grades).

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