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Geological Engineering · Q45

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 45

Q45

The ratio of weight of water to the weight of solids in a soil mass is called:

A.
Void ratio
B.
Water content
Answer
C.
Degree of saturation
D.
Specific gravity

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Water content (w) is defined as the weight of water divided by the weight of solids in a soil sample.It's a key parameter in compaction and strength studies.