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PhysicsAn Introduction to Physical ScienceWhich of the following is not a type of mechanical disintegration? (23.1) (a) frost wedging (b) root penetration (c) oxidation (d) crystal growth

Which of the following is not a type of mechanical disintegration? (23.1) (a) frost wedging (b) root penetration (c) oxidation (d) crystal growth

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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition
James Shipman + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305079137
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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition
James Shipman + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305079137

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Which of the following is not a type of mechanical disintegration? (23.1)

  1. (a) frost wedging
  2. (b) root penetration
  3. (c) oxidation
  4. (d) crystal growth

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