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Cores are not made up of ___________

(a) Sand

(b) Wax

(c) Plaster

(d) Ceramics

I got this question in an interview for job.

My question is from Cores and Types in chapter Sand Moulding of Foundry and Forging

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Right option is (b) Wax

For explanation: A core is essentially a body of material which forms a component of the mould. It possesses sufficient strength to be handled as an independent unit. Wax does not contain such properties. Hence it cannot be used to make cores.

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