What is retting?

What will be an ideal response?


Retting is the process by which the outer layer of woody material on a flax plant is dissolved so that the fibers can be removed. This is done by either soaking the stems in warm water where bacterial action decays the material, or by using chemicals that dissolve it.

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____ construction has the slab supported on two sides by beams or load-bearing walls.

A. One-way solid slab B. One-way flat slab with beams and girders C. One-way flat slab with joists and beams D. Two-way flat slab

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Which tool is NOT recommended to be used to separate tapered steering components because it can do harm?

A) Taper breaker B) Tie rod removal puller C) Pickle fork D) Two hammers

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When a transmission is removed from a heavy duty truck, the input shaft is observed to be extremely worn. Technician A says that the engine flywheel housing concentricity should be (dial) indicated. Technician B says that the engine mounts should be checked. Who is correct?

A. Technician A only B. Technician B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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Given what is the average signal power of x(t)?

What will be an ideal response?

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