According to Coulomb's wedge theory, the active earth pressure slides the wedge
(A) Down and outwards on a slip surface
(B) Up and inwards on a slip surface
(C) Horizontal upward and parallel to base
(D) Horizontal inward and parallel to base

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Answer: Option A

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