The ratio of the weight of given volume of soil solids to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water at the given temperature, is known (A) Porosity (B) Specific gravity (C) Void ratio (D) Water content

The ratio of the weight of given volume of soil solids to the weight of an equal volume of distilled
water at the given temperature, is known
(A) Porosity
(B) Specific gravity
(C) Void ratio
(D) Water content
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(B) Specific gravity
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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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A partially saturated sample of soil has a unit weight of 2.0 g/cm3 and specific gravity of soil particles is 2.6. If the moisture content in the soil is 20%, the degree of saturation is (A) 20 % (B) 77 % (C) 92 % (D) None of these

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