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The capillary force of water depends on __________

(a) Surface tension of water

(b) Pressure in water

(c) Conformation of soil pores

(d) All of the mentioned

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Origin of the question is Capillary Water in chapter Soil Water Effective and Neutral Stresses of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: The capillary force of soil moisture depends upon various factors such as surface tension of water, pressure in water relation to atmospheric pressure, and the size and conformation of soil pores.

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