Forging is a metalworking process in which metal is shaped using compressive forces by hammering, pressing, or rolling. It does not necessarily involve melting the metal into a liquid, can be done at hot or cold temperatures depending on the type of forging, and is an ancient method of metalworking rather than a new one.

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Forging

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Forging

A) happens when metal is melted into a liquid.
B) is when metal is shaped by hammer blows.
C) can only happen if the metal is cold.
D) is a relatively new method of metalworking.
E) None of these answers is correct.

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