Select the incorrect statement. Effective angle of shearing resistance (A) Increases as the size of particles increases (B) Increases as the soil gradation improves (C) Is limited to a maximum value of 45° (D) Is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil

Select the incorrect statement.
Effective angle of shearing resistance
(A) Increases as the size of particles increases
(B) Increases as the soil gradation improves
(C) Is limited to a maximum value of 45°
(D) Is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil
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(C) Is limited to a maximum value of 45°
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