Easy
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ID: #19433
Question
For which type of soil, a higher density and lower optimum water content can easily be achieved -
Options
1
coarse grained soil
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2
fine grained soil
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3
cohesion less soil
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4
saturated soil
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Explanation
Coarse-grained soils (like gravel and sand) have lower specific surface areas and inter-particle friction compared to fine soils, allowing them to be compacted to higher densities with less water.