If is specific gravity of sand particles, is porosity, the critically hydraulic gradient
(A) ic
 = (G + 1)/(1 - e)
(B) ic
 = (G + 1)/(1 + e)
(C) ic
 = (G - 1)/(1 + e)
(D) ic
 = (G - 1)/(1 - e)

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Answer: Option C

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