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Quick questions on Metals and their properties: ferrous, non-ferrous, mild steel, aluminium - SQA National 5 Practical Metalworking
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Name the main ferrous metal used in the workshop. [1 mark]
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State one property that makes copper suitable for electrical wire. [1 mark]
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Explain why aluminium is often chosen instead of mild steel for outdoor parts. [2 marks]
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