A cylindrical soil sample of 7. 5 cm height and 3.75 cm diameter has been prepared for shrinkage limit. If the sample is now allowed to absorb water so that its water content reaches the liquid limit, what will be its volume in cm3? a. 17.40 b. 48.67 c. 82.84 d. 51.36

A cylindrical soil sample of 7. 5 cm height and 3.75 cm diameter has been prepared for shrinkage limit. If the sample is now allowed to absorb water so that its water content reaches the liquid limit, what will be its volume in cm3? a. 17.40 b. 48.67 c. 82.84 d. 51.36

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