Answer: c. Generally, metals are ductile.
Explanation:
From the options given in the question, the correct statement is that"Generally, metals are ductile.
Ductility of a metal simply means that a metal can be plastically deform before it is then fractured. It implies that metals can be drawn to thin wires. The only exception we have in this case is mercury.
 
        
             
        
        
        
(-5)/3 - 6/(-5)
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To solve the problem it is necessary to use Newton's second law and statistical equilibrium equations.
According to Newton's second law we have to

where,
m= mass
g = gravitational acceleration 
For the balance to break, there must be a mass M located at the right end.
We will define the mass m as the mass of the body, located in an equidistant center of the corners equal to 4m.
In this way, applying the static equilibrium equations, we have to sum up torques at point B,

Regarding the forces we have,

Re-arrange to find M,



Therefore the maximum additional mass you could place on the right hand end of the plank and have the plank still be at rest is 16.67Kg