Cast iron is a ______________ material?
Correct answer: C. Brittle
- A. Tough
- B. Ductile
- C. Brittle
- D. Malleable
Explanation
Cast iron contains relatively high carbon and has graphite or carbide phases that promote fracture rather than plastic deformation. Therefore, it is characteristically brittle, unlike ductile or malleable metals.
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