What are the characteristics that define a saw blade? a) Size, width, and thickness. b) Size, width, and tooth arrangement. c) Size, width, and c...

The answer is (b), size, width, and tooth arrangement.

The characteristics that define a saw blade are:

• Size: The size of a saw blade is determined by its diameter and the number of teeth. The diameter is the measurement across the blade, and the number of teeth is the number of teeth per inch (TPI).
• Width: The width of a saw blade is the measurement from one edge to the other. The width of the blade determines the width of the cut that can be made.
• Tooth arrangement: The tooth arrangement of a saw blade is the way in which the teeth are spaced on the blade. The tooth arrangement determines the type of cut that can be made and the speed at which the cut can be made.
• Tooth pitch: The tooth pitch is the distance between the tips of adjacent teeth. The tooth pitch determines the smoothness of the cut that can be made.

Other characteristics that may be important for some saw blades include:

• Material: The material of the saw blade determines its strength and durability.
• Hardness: The hardness of the saw blade determines its resistance to wear.
• Coating: The coating on the saw blade can improve its performance in certain applications.

The choice of saw blade for a particular application depends on the material that is being cut, the thickness of the material, and the desired speed and smoothness of the cut.