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The value of specific yield SY, of an aquifer depends on ___________

(a) Grain size

(b) Compaction of stratum

(c) Grain shape

(d) All of the mentioned

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Query is from Well Hydraulics topic in section Well Hydraulics of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right choice is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain I would say: Since specific yield is the volume of water drained, the drainage of water depend on grain size, shape and compaction of stratum in the soil.

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