The property of metal, which allows the metal to draw into wire is known as

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  1. elasticity
  2. toughness
  3. ductility
  4. malleability

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Option 3 : ductility
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Mechanical properties of metal:

Ductility

A metal is said to be ductile when it can be drawn out into wires under tension without rupture. Wire drawing depends upon the ductility of a metal. A ductile metal must be both strong and plastic. Copper and aluminium are good examples of ductile metals.

Malleability

Malleability is the property of a metal by which it can Be extended in any direction by hammering, rolling etc. without causing rupture. Lead is an example of a malleable metal. 

Hardness

Hardness is a measure of a metal's ability to withstand scratching, wear, and abrasion, indentation by harder bodies.

Brittleness

Brittleness is the property of a metal that permits no permanent distortion before breaking. Cast iron is an example of a brittle metal which will break rather than bend under shock or impact.

Toughness

Toughness is the property of a metal to withstand shock or impact. Toughness is the property opposite to brittleness. Wrought iron is an example of tough metal.

Tenacity 

The tenacity of a metal is its ability to resist the effect of tensile forces without rupturing. Mild steel, Wrought Iron and copper are some examples of tenacious metals.

Elasticity 

The elasticity of a metal is its power of returning to its original shape after the applied force is released. Properly heat-treated spring is a good example of elasticity.

Resistivity

It is the property of a substance due to which it opposes the flow of the electric current. 

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