The strength of gypsum prouducts is generally expressed in terms of______________?

Correct answer: D. compressive strength

  • A. Tensile strength
  • B. Wet strength
  • C. Green strength
  • D. compressive strength

Explanation

Gypsum products are brittle, so their clinically important strength is conventionally measured by compressive strength. Tensile strength is much lower and is not the usual reported measure for gypsum.

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