If the gross weight of the soil = W and the weight of solid particles = WS, then the value of water content will be -

If the gross weight of the soil = W and the weight of solid particles

1.	If the gross weight of the soil = W and the weight of solid particles = WS, then the value of water content will be -
A.	(W / WS) - 1
B.	1 + (W / WS)
C.	1 - (W / WS)
D.	(WS / W) + 1
Answer» B. 1 + (W / WS)

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