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Geological Engineering · Q74

Geophysical Methods in Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 74

Q74

Electrical resistivity of a material is influenced by:

A.
Soil color
B.
Water content
Answer
C.
Surface roughness
D.
Ambient light

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Water content reduces resistivity because water (especially with dissolved salts) increases conductivity.