Select the correct statement.
(A) Coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally
consolidated clay
(B) Coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is greater than that of a normally
consolidated clay
(C) Coefficient of compressibility is constant for any clay
(D) None of the above

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Answer :

Answer: Option A

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