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Which metal is used in the 'Thermite Process' for welding railway tracks?
AMagnesium
BAluminum
CIron
DCopper
✓ Correct Answer: B — Aluminum
In thermite welding, aluminum powder reduces iron oxide in a highly exothermic reaction to produce molten iron.
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