Week Quiz KDA 503/335: Timber, its origin and characteristics Introduction Most questions in this assessment require you to write an answer in a short paragraph Keep your answers concise They don't need to be longer than about 120 words Note that you can have more than attempt at the quiz and can take as long as you want Q&A Be concise Answers should be no more than 120 words Which of the following best describes the term hygroscopicity? A: A function of timber drying B: Changing in size due to external force C: Changing in moisture content with changes in surrounding environmental conditions D: Changing in moisture content with changes in surrounding temperature Explain the terms relative and absolute humidity Absolute humidity is: Relative humidity is: Briefly explain the following terms: • Bound Water: • Free Water: • Moisture content (MC%): • Equilibrium Moisture Content: Broadly discuss shrinkage or expansion in timber due to changes in moisture content What would be the total theoretical expansion in a hardwood floor that was 5.35 m wide made from back sawn 85mm cover Tas Oak boards if the constant MC% state changed by + 3% from summer to winter The unit shrinkage of back sawn Tasmanian oak is 0.36% per 1% MC change Include your workings