Multiple choice

Is the Olympic Gold medal really of gold?

  1. 24 Carate Gold

  2. 18 Carate Gold

  3. Silver with Gold plated

  4. 20 Carate Gold
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Olympic gold medals are not made of pure gold. They are primarily silver (at least 92.5%) with a minimum of 6 grams of gold plating. This practice has been followed since the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.

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