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Volume change in soil is due to which of the following factor?

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Volume change in soil is due to which of the following factor?

(a) Water content is changed

(b) Increase in soil density

(c) Change in pressure

(d) Change in particle size

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My query is from Shrinkage and Swelling of Soil in division Soil Water Effective and Neutral Stresses of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct answer is (a) Water content is changed

Explanation: Decrease in the water content of the soil causes shrinkage while an increase of water content causes swelling.

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