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    A longitudinal crack which is usually normal to the annual rings in wood is called-
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    A longitudinal crack which is usually normal to the annual rings in wood is called-

    A.

    Star shakes

    B.

    Heart shakes

    C.

    Cup shakes

    D.

    Checks

    Correct option is D


    The longitudinal crack in wood that is usually normal to the annual rings is referred to as checks.
    Star shakes: Cracks that radiate from the center of a log outward.
    Heart shakes: Cracks occurring in the central part of the log, often due to internal stresses.
    Cup shakes: Cracks that occur across the rings, causing a cup-like shape in the wood surface.
    Checks: Small, longitudinal cracks that appear normal to the annual rings and are common in drying wood.

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