A soil specimen is 38 mm in diameter and 76 mm long, and in its natural condition weighs 168 g. When dried completely, the specimen weighs 130.5 g. The value of GS is 2.73. What is the degree of saturation of the specimen?

A soil specimen is 38 mm in diameter and 76 mm long, and in its natural condition weighs 168 g. When dried completely, the specimen weighs 130.5 g. The value of GS is 2.73. What is the degree of saturation of the specimen?

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A soil specimen is 38 mm in diameter and 76 mm long, and in its
natural condition weighs 168 g. When dried completely, the
specimen weighs 130.5 g. The value of GS is 2.73. What is the
degree of saturation of the specimen?

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