Question

The volume shrinkage (VS) is defined by the formula _________

a.

VS = (VL-VD/VD)×100

b.

VS = (VD-VL/VD)×100

c.

VS = (WL-WS)SR

d.

None of the mentioned

Answer: (c).VS = (WL-WS)SR

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