{"id":21617,"date":"2024-04-15T06:08:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=21617"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:08:40","slug":"in-which-of-the-following-activities-silicon-carbide-is-used-a-making-cement-and-glass-b-disinfecting-water-of-ponds-c-cutting-very-hard-substances-d-making-casts-for-statues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-which-of-the-following-activities-silicon-carbide-is-used-a-making-cement-and-glass-b-disinfecting-water-of-ponds-c-cutting-very-hard-substances-d-making-casts-for-statues\/","title":{"rendered":"In which of the following activities silicon carbide is used? A. Making cement and glass B. Disinfecting water of ponds C. Cutting very hard substances D. Making casts for statues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Making cement and glass&#8221; option2=&#8221;Disinfecting water of ponds&#8221; option3=&#8221;Cutting very hard substances&#8221; option4=&#8221;Making casts for statues&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: C. Cutting very hard substances.<\/p>\n<p>Silicon carbide is a very hard material that is often used as an abrasive. It is used in cutting tools, such as saws and drills, to cut through hard materials such as metal and stone. It is also used in abrasive papers and powders to polish and smooth surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>A. Making cement and glass is incorrect because silicon carbide is not used in these processes. Cement is made from limestone, clay, and sand, and glass is made from silica sand, soda ash, and limestone.<\/p>\n<p>B. Disinfecting water of ponds is incorrect because silicon carbide is not a disinfectant. 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