<prompt> The physical properties of the compacted goldrestoration are probably more greatly influenced by:Competence of the dentist in manipulating and placing the gold materialHardness of the gold used for filling the prepared cavityPhysical properties of various types of gold used for filling the prepared cavityNone of the above  <response>: There is no evidence that the differences in physical properties among the various forms of gold are clinically significant. The physical properties of the compacted gold restoration are probably more greatly influenced by the competence of the dentist in manipulating and placing the gold material. Ref: Phillips Science of Dental Materials ed 12 pg 414 