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1. Strength of properly dried wood is significantly higher than that of green (freshly cut) wood. 1. True (ii) False

Materials Science And Engineering Properties

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ISBN:9781111988609

Author:Charles Gilmore

Publisher:Charles Gilmore

Chapter12: Composite Materials

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