Arrange metallurgy steps from raw input to engineered product: Items: a. Metal b. Process c. Ore d. Purify e. Alloy Choose the correct order of operations.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Sequence of Words
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aa, c, b, d, e
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Bc, b, d, a, e
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Ca, c, d, b, e
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Da, e, b, c, d
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: c, b, d, a, e
Explanation
Introduction / Context:This checks the logical manufacturing flow in metallurgy from ore to alloyed products.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- c = Ore (mined raw material).
- b = Process (crushing, roasting, etc.).
- d = Purify (refining to obtain metal).
- a = Metal (base metal obtained).
- e = Alloy (engineered mixture for properties).
Concept / Approach:We respect the dependency chain: extract → process → purify → obtain metal → alloy.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Start with ore (c).Undertake processing (b).Refine/purify (d).Obtain metal (a).Create alloy (e).Verification / Alternative check:Skipping purification before metal would be incorrect; producing alloy before base metal is impossible.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Options beginning with metal/alloy assume results without inputs.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing “process” and “purify”; purification is the cleaning step after initial processing.
Final Answer:c, b, d, a, e