Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Compressive

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the compressive strengths of gypsum materials?

• A) Die stone has the lowest compressive strength, because it has the least excess water.
• B) Die stone has the lowest compressive strength, because it has the most excess water.
• C) Die stone is almost 4 times as strong in compression as plaster, because the excess water is minimized.
• D) Die stone is almost 4 times as strong in compression as plaster, because the excess water is maximized.

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