Which of the following is (are) true?

(A) Cast iron has poor tensile strength compared to steel

(B) Failure of cast iron flywheel is sudden and total

(C) Machinability of cast iron flywheel is poor compared to steel flywheel

(D) All of the above

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Answer :

(D) All of the above

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