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29.
Consider the following statements regarding tensile test diagrams for carbon steel with varying carbon contents :
As the carbon content increases
1. the ultimate strength of steel decreases
2. the elongation before fracture increases
3. the ductility of the metal decreases
4. the ultimate strength increases.
Of these statements :
3 and 4 are correct
1 and 3 are correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct
1 and 2 are correct
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Rahul said:   2 years ago
I think A is the correct answer.
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Lingraj.k said:   4 years ago
The right Answer is A. Higher carbon content in steel increases strength and decreases percentage elongation.

Ajay Desai said:   7 years ago
The Correct answer is A.

Shukla ji said:   7 years ago
I Agree, @Shivkumar because as %c increases brittleness increases and ultimate strength decreases.

Shivakumar said:   8 years ago
I think answer is option A.

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