Initial volume of soil in a saturated state = 24.6 cm³Final volume of soil in a dry state = 15.9 cm³Initial mass in a saturated state = 44.0 gFinal mass in a dry state = 30.1 gCalculate the moisture content of the sample.Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil.

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Initial volume of soil in a saturated state = 24.6 cm³
Final volume of soil in a dry state = 15.9 cm³
Initial mass in a saturated state = 44.0 g
Final mass in a dry state = 30.1 g
Calculate the moisture content of the sample.
Determine the shrinkage limit of the soil.

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