Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 7, Problem 18RQ
Technician A says that the volatility of a substance is a statement of how easily the substance vaporizes or explodes. Technician B says that the flammability of a substance is a statement of how well the substance supports combustion. Who is correct?
- Technician A
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