Multiple choice

If a worker miss-hit a masonry nail, it tends to break into two bits because of its great and increased brittleness. Which of the following is usedto make a masonry nail?

  1. Stainless steel

  2. Cast iron

  3. Mild steel

  4. Wrought iron

  5. High carbon steel
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E Correct answer
Explanation

It contains up to 1.5% carbon. Increases the carbon content makes the iron harder, but more brittle thus it is used for cutting tools and masonry nails. Masonry nails are designed to be hammered into concrete blocks and if a worker miss hit a masonry nail, it tends to break into two bits because of its increased brittleness.

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