A sample of sand has the following properties:Moist sandDry sandAbsorption34.605 grams550 grams2.0%a. Determine the total moisture content in605-grams andpercentage.b. Determine the free moisture content in grams and percentage.

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A sample of sand has the following properties:
Moist sand
Dry sand
Absorption
34.
605 grams
550 grams
2.0%
a. Determine the total moisture content in
605-
grams and
percentage.
b. Determine the free moisture content in grams and percentage.

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