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A retaining wall of height H with smooth vertical backface supports a backfill inclined at an angle β with the horizontal. The backfill consists of cohesionless soil having angle of internal friction φ. If the active lateral thrust acting on the wall is Pa, which one of the following statements is TRUE?
Correct : c
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