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The property of a metal to draw it into thin sheets is termed as_______.
Question

The property of a metal to draw it into thin sheets is termed as_______.

A.

Hardness

B.

Toughness

C.

Brittleness

D.

Malleability

Correct option is D


Malleability is the property of a metal that allows it to be deformed under compressive stress, enabling it to be rolled or hammered into thin sheets. This property is a key characteristic of metals like gold, silver, copper, and aluminum.
Toughness ability of material to absorb energy and practically deform without fracturing.
Brittleness identifies material easily broke, damaged, disrupted, cracked.
Example : Cast iron, ceramic, glass.

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