The maximum dry density to which a soil may be compacted to depends upon a) Soil water content * b) The process of compaction c) The voids ratio d) Is independent of the type of soil

The maximum dry density to which a soil may be compacted to depends upon a) Soil water content *
b) The process of compaction  
c) The voids ratio
d) Is independent of the type of soil
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a) Soil water content *
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