Question

The water content used in field compaction is called _______

(a) optimum water content

(b) dry water content

(c) placement water content

(d) specific water content

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) placement water content

Best explanation: The water content used in field compaction is called as the placement water content. The optimum water content is the water content at which the soil attains its maximum density.