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A dry granite rock weighs 26 N. When it was submerged for 24 hours, its weight increased to 30 N. What is the Absorption of the rock?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6.9P

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A dry granite rock weighs 26
N. When it was submerged for
24 hours, its weight increased
to 30 N. What is the
Absorption of the rock?
14.2%
15.4%
15.9%
16.3%

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