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The sedimentation analysis is based on _________ law.

(a) Stoke

(b) Cullman’s

(c) Rankine’s

(d) None of the mentioned

I had been asked this question at a job interview.

My doubt is from Sedimentation Analysis topic in portion Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (a) Stoke

To explain I would say: The sedimentation analysis is based on stokes law according to which the velocity at which the grains settles down depend on shape, size, weight of grain.

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