Medical Mcqs

Amalgam means_____________?
  • (A)  A metallic powder composed of silver, tin, copper and zinc
  • (B)  An alloy of two or more metals one of which is mercury
  • (C)  An alloy of two or more metals that have been dissolved in each other in the molten state
  • (D)  A metallic substances in powder or tablet from that is mixed with mercury
What is common in amalgam and ceramics ?
  • (A)  More compressive strength but less tensile strength
  • (B)  More compressive strength and tensile strength
  • (C)  Less compressive strength but more tensile strength
  • (D)  Less compressive strength and tensile strength