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Geological Engineering · Q63

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 63

Q63

Which type of soil has the highest capillarity?

A.
Gravel
B.
Sand
C.
Silt
D.
Clay
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Silt has the highest capillary rise due to its intermediate grain size and pore space structure.Capillarity is lower in coarser or finer soils.