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Geological Engineering · Q19

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 19

Q19

Capillary rise is inversely proportional to:

A.
Soil permeability
B.
Pore diameter
Answer
C.
Void ratio
D.
Moisture content

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Capillary rise is higher in finer soils.It is inversely proportional to the pore diameter; smaller pores lead to greater rise.