7.1 - Physical Tests
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating moisture content in wood?
💡 Hint: Consider how you calculate differences in weights.
What does density indicate about wood?
💡 Hint: Recall how heavy wood feels relative to its size.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What method is used to test moisture content in wood?
💡 Hint: Recall the process involving drying the wood sample.
True or False: Higher density wood is always weaker than lower density wood.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight correlates to strength.
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Challenge Problems
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A wood workshop found that their lumber's average moisture content was 25%. If they want to reduce it to 12%, what percentage of moisture must they remove?
💡 Hint: Simple subtraction will lead you to the answer.
You have two types of wood: Wood A with density 0.85 g/cm^3 and Wood B with density 1.20 g/cm^3. If you need to select a wood for structural support, which would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Think about which wood type can withstand more weight.
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