Shrinkage volume in cement setting does not depend upon the (A) Sand to cement ratio (B) Water to cement ratio (C) Ambient temperature fluctuation (D) Drying period

Shrinkage volume in cement setting does not depend upon the
(A) Sand to cement ratio
(B) Water to cement ratio
(C) Ambient temperature fluctuation
(D) Drying period
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(A) Sand to cement ratio
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