If the water content of fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the void ratio of the sample is:

greater than the specific gravity of soil

independent of the specific gravity of soil.

equal to the specific gravity of soil

less than the specific gravity of soil

If the water content of fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the vo

1.	If the water content of fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the void ratio of the sample is:
A.	independent of the specific gravity of soil.
B.	equal to the specific gravity of soil
C.	greater than the specific gravity of soil
D.	less than the specific gravity of soil
Answer» C. greater than the specific gravity of soil

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