Multiple choice general knowledge

A lump of pure gold the size of a matchbox can be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court.

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gold is extremely malleable - a matchbox-sized lump (about 1 cubic inch) can indeed be hammered into a sheet covering a tennis court's area. Gold's atomic structure allows layers to slide past each other without breaking.