This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
The silver-copper eutectic alloy may be classified under which of the following? 
Select and explain. 
A. 1st generation amalgam, B. 2nd generation amalgam, C. 3rd generation amalgam, D. 4th generation amalgam
C: 3rd generation amalgam
Answer: C: 3rd generation amalgam 
Explanation: The silver-copper eutectic  alloy may be classified as the 3rd generation amalgam.
Reference: Marzouk Operative dentistry, pg-106