why does pencils have black ends?

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Probably to make you ask silly questions.

2007-02-12 01:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Batty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pencil lead is mostly clay and graphite, which is black in color. Graphite is used because it is a very economical material to use.

2007-02-12 08:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's the color of the Graphite in most pencils............

2007-02-12 08:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

mine has a pink end

2007-02-12 08:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋