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A soil sample has a shrinkage limit of 10% and specific gravity of soil solids as 2.7. The porosity of the soil at shrinkage limit is.
A soil sample has a shrinkage limit of 10% and specific gravity of soil solids as 2.7. The porosity of the soil at shrinkage limit is.
Updated On: Mar 21, 2024
- 21.2%
- 27%
- 73%
- 78.8%
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The correct option is(A): 21.2%
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