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Duralumin is widely used in the aircraft industry because:

AIt is the cheapest metal
BIt is very heavy and stable
CIt is light and has high tensile strength
DIt is a liquid at high altitudes

✓ Correct Answer: CIt is light and has high tensile strength

Duralumin (Al, Cu, Mg, Mn) is favored for aircraft because it combines the lightness of aluminum with great strength.

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