Which of the Following Differentiates a Waxy Cast from a Fiber

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following differentiates a waxy cast from a fiber most effectively?

• A) Waxy casts do not polarize light, and fibers do.
• B) Waxy casts are more refractile than fibers.
• C) Waxy casts have rounded ends, and fibers do not.
• D) Waxy casts are thicker on the edge, and fibers are thicker in the center.

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