Question

The hydrometer method differs from pipette method on the basis of which of the following?

(a) Principle of test

(b) Taking the observation

(c) Method of procedure

(d) None of the mentioned

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This interesting question is from Hydrometer Method in section Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Taking the observation

To explain I would say: In sedimentation analysis the hydrometer method differs from the pipette method in the method of taking the observation.