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Geological Engineering · Q100

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 100

Q100

Which factor primarily controls the deformability of rock?

A.
Porosity
B.
Rock fabric and mineralogy
Answer
C.
Color
D.
Temperature

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rock fabric and mineralogy govern how rocks deform under stress through grain orientation and bonding.