Select the correct statement. (A) The greater the viscosity, the greater is permeability (B) The greater the unit weight, the greater is permeability (C) The greater the unit weight, the smaller is permeability (D) Unit weight does not affect permeability

Select the correct statement.
(A) The greater the viscosity, the greater is permeability
(B) The greater the unit weight, the greater is permeability
(C) The greater the unit weight, the smaller is permeability
(D) Unit weight does not affect permeability
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Answer: Option B
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