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Geological Engineering · Q12

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 12

Q12

What is the steepest angle at which loose material remains stable on a slope?

A.
Repose angle
Answer
B.
Slip angle
C.
Inclination angle
D.
Friction angle

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The angle of repose is the steepest angle at which material remains stable without sliding.It depends on the size, shape, and moisture of the particles.This concept is critical in understanding slope stability.