As the equilibrium moisture content of the coal increases, its (A) Calorific value increases (B) Swelling number decreases (C) Swelling number increases (D) Bulk density decreases

As the equilibrium moisture content of the coal increases, its
(A) Calorific value increases
(B) Swelling number decreases
(C) Swelling number increases
(D) Bulk density decreases
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(B) Swelling number decreases
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