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Which of the three identical wooden posts will remain sound longest-one left freely exposed to the air, one driven into the soil (as a fence post) or one kept under water ?

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To determine which of the three identical wooden posts will remain sound longest, we need to analyze the conditions each post is subjected to: ### Step 1: Analyze the wooden post exposed to air - The wooden post that is left freely exposed to the air is subject to low humidity and less moisture. - While it may still be exposed to some microorganisms in the air, the lack of constant moisture means that the wood is less likely to rot or degrade quickly. ### Step 2: Analyze the wooden post driven into the soil - The wooden post that is driven into the soil will have part of it submerged in the ground. ...
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