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Which branch of engineering studies how metals are extracted from natural mineral deposits?
APhysical metallurgy
BExtractive metallurgy
CPowder metallurgy
DMechanical metallurgy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Extractive metallurgy
Extractive metallurgy deals with ore types, concentration, separation and chemical processes that yield the pure metal.
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