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A partially-saturated soil sample has natural moisture content of 25% and bulk unit weight of 18.5 kN/m3. The specific gravity of soil solids is 2.65 and unit weight of water is 9.81 kN/m3. The unit weight of the soil sample on full saturation is
A
21.12 kN/m3
B
19.03 kN/m3
C
20.12 kN/m3
D
18.50 kN/m3

Correct : b

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