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How do degree of saturation effect permeability of soil?

(a) By reducing the pore size

(b) By entrapping air in the voids

(c) Not allowing soil particles to move freely

(d) By changing the void ratio

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Question is taken from Factors Affecting Permeability in division Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right choice is (b) By entrapping air in the voids

For explanation I would say: By entrapping the air in the voids present in the soil, the permeability is greatly reduced, thus reducing the degree of saturation.

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