When the seepage pressure becomes equal to the pressure due to submerged weight of a soil, the effective pressure is reduced to zero and the soil particles have a tendency to move up in the direction of flow. This phenomenon is generally known (A) Quick condition (B) Boiling condition (C) Quick sand (D) All the above

When the seepage pressure becomes equal to the pressure due to submerged weight of a soil, the
effective pressure is reduced to zero and the soil particles have a tendency to move up in the
direction of flow. This phenomenon is generally known
(A) Quick condition
(B) Boiling condition
(C) Quick sand
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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