49. Why are metals used for making bells?

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Metals have the property to produce a ringing sound when an object strikes them. This property is known as sonority.
Metals are used in making bells because they are sonorous in nature.
Bronze is an alloy that is used for making bells and gongs and it is an alloy of copper and tin.

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