Which of the following statement(s) are true about knots in lumber?
A.Knots may be either tight or loose
B.Knots strengthen a piece of lumber
C.The portion of a branch or limb that is embedded in the wood
D.Knots are caused by improper drying.
A)b & c
B)a & c
C)a & d
D)c & d

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Both a & C
a. Knots may be either tight or loose
c. Round knots are made when the limb is crosscut
Knots in wood can either be tight or loose. A round knot is wood is made when the limb is cross cut

Which of the Following Statement(s) Are True About Knots in Lumber