Which statement about thermal conductivity is FALSE? O a. The thermal conductivity of timber is greater in the longitudinal compared to the radial direction. O b. Lower density results in lower thermal conductivity. O c. Thermal modification of wood reduces its thermal conductivity. Od. Thermal conductivity of air is higher compared to wood.
Which statement about thermal conductivity is FALSE? O a. The thermal conductivity of timber is greater in the longitudinal compared to the radial direction. O b. Lower density results in lower thermal conductivity. O c. Thermal modification of wood reduces its thermal conductivity. Od. Thermal conductivity of air is higher compared to wood.
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Which statement about thermal conductivity is FALSE?
O a. The thermal conductivity of timber is greater in the longitudinal compared to the radial direction.
O b. Lower density results in lower thermal conductivity.
C. Thermal modification of wood reduces its thermal conductivity.
Od. Thermal conductivity of air is higher compared to wood.
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