Exploring Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

Which of the following is a type of ferrous metal?

• Aluminium

• Cast Iron

• Copper

• Brass

Which of the following is an example of a non-ferrous metal?

• Steel

• Wrought Iron

• Zinc

• Carbon Steel

What is a common property of ferrous metals?

• Non-magnetic

• High corrosion resistance

• Magnetic

• Lightweight

Which of the following is a typical application of non-ferrous metals?

• Construction beams

• Electrical wiring

• Railway tracks

• Reinforcement bars

Which non-ferrous metal is commonly used in the aerospace industry due to its lightweight properties?

• Lead

• Aluminium

• Cast Iron

• Steel

What is a disadvantage of ferrous metals?

• High electrical conductivity

• Prone to rust

• Lightweight

• High thermal resistance

Which ferrous metal is often used in the manufacturing of car bodies?

• Brass

• Aluminium

• Mild Steel

• Zinc

What is a characteristic of ferrous metals that affects their use in certain environments?

• High melting point

• Non-magnetic

• Susceptibility to rust

• Low density

Which non-ferrous metal is often used in the production of batteries?

• Iron

• Lead

• Steel

• Nickel

Match the following ferrous metals and their applications

• High carbon steel

• Body panels, wheel , sub frames

• Alloy steels

• Suspension springs, engine poppet valves, gears

• Low carbon steel

• Cylinder block, piston rings

• Cast Iron

• Crankshafts,

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