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The object of beating is _________ of the fibers by assisting them to imbibe water.

a) To increase the surface area
b) To decrease the surface area
c) To increase the volume
d) To decrease the volume

Answer: a
Explanation: The object of beating is to increase the surface area of the fibers by assisting them to imbibe water. As a result, additional bonding opportunities are provided for between cellulose molecules of neighboring fibers.

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