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What is the tensile strength of wood?
What is the tensile strength of wood?
- The flexibility of wood fibers
- The resistance of wood to compression forces
- The force required to break wood apart
- The maximum tension a material can endure without tearing (correct)
In which direction is the tensile strength of wood greater?
In which direction is the tensile strength of wood greater?
- Perpendicular to the grain
- Parallel to the grain (correct)
- Across the grain
- Diagonal to the grain
Which type of wood is milled from conifer trees?
Which type of wood is milled from conifer trees?
- Softwoods (correct)
- Mahogany
- Hardwoods
- Engineered wood
What distinguishes hardwoods from softwoods?
What distinguishes hardwoods from softwoods?
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Which wood type is not naturally occurring in the environment?
Which wood type is not naturally occurring in the environment?
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What process is often used to treat engineered wood?
What process is often used to treat engineered wood?
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Which type of trees are most commonly known as deciduous trees?
Which type of trees are most commonly known as deciduous trees?
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What feature characterizes hardwood trees?
What feature characterizes hardwood trees?
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What distinguishes engineered wood products?
What distinguishes engineered wood products?
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Which type of wood includes examples like Oak, Maple, Cherry, and Walnut?
Which type of wood includes examples like Oak, Maple, Cherry, and Walnut?
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