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Brass is made up of:

  1. copper and tin

  2. copper and zinc

  3. tin and lead

  4. Iron, chromium, nickel and carbon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Brass is an alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc, with the zinc content typically ranging from 5-40%. The exact properties vary based on the ratio of these metals. Copper and tin (option A) actually form bronze, while iron, chromium, nickel and carbon (option D) are the components of stainless steel. Tin and lead (option C) do not form a commonly used alloy together.

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