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

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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