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An earthen dam of height H is made of cohesive soil whose cohesion and unit weight are c and γ, respectively. If the factor of safety against cohesion is Fc, the Taylor's stability number (Sn) is
A
γH / cFc
B
cFc / γH
C
c / FcγH
D
FcγH / c

Correct : c

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