A soil sample has 36 g of soil solids, 14 cm³ of voids, 11 g of water and specific gravity of soil grains is 2.6. Consider the following statements in this regard: a) The water content is 30.56 % b) The void ratio is 1.01 c) Degree of saturation is x 100 = 42.31% d) The porosity is 0.50 Which of these statements are correct?

A soil sample has 36 g of soil solids, 14 cm³ of voids, 11 g of water and specific gravity of soil grains is 2.6. Consider the following statements in this regard: a) The water content is 30.56 % b) The void ratio is 1.01 c) Degree of saturation is x 100 = 42.31% d) The porosity is 0.50 Which of these statements are correct?

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A soil sample has 36 g of soil solids, 14 cm³ of voids, 11 g of water and specific gravity of soil grains is 2.6. Consider the following statements in this regard:
a) The water content is 30.56 %
b) The void ratio is 1.01
c) Degree of saturation is x 100 = 42.31%
d) The porosity is 0.50
Which of these statements are correct?

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