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The shrinkage ratio of soil is equal__________ the soil in its dry state.

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The shrinkage ratio of soil is equal__________ the soil in its dry state.

(a) Mass specific gravity

(b) Mass density

(c) Water content

(d) Specific  gravity

I got this question during an internship interview.

Query is from Shrinkage Limit topic in section Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (a) Mass specific gravity

The explanation is: The shrinkage ratio is equal to mass specific gravity in a dry state.

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