Consider the following statements:
1. Cast Iron has poor ability, to damp vibrations.
2. Cast Iron has higher compressive strength compared to that of steel.
3. Cast Iron parts are suitable where permanent deformation is preferred over fracture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 3 only (d) 2 only