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The induction furnace can be used to melt as well as re-melting of the metal.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is taken from Electric Arc Furnace in portion Melting Furnaces of Foundry and Forging

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Correct choice is (a) True

Easiest explanation: The furnace is ideal for the melting and re-melting and alloying because of the high degree of control over the temperature and chemistry while the induction current provides good circulation of the molten metal.

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