Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about (A) Half (B) One third (C) One fifth (D) One twelfth

Compressive strength of wood is usually more along the grains. The
tenile strength of wood as compared to that of steel is about
(A) Half
(B) One third
(C) One fifth
(D) One twelfth
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(C) One fifth
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