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In logarithm of time fitting method, the graph is drawn on a ____________

(a) radial graph

(b) linear graph

(c) semi-log plot

(d) log-log plot

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The correct answer is (c) semi-log plot

To explain: In logarithm of time fitting method, the graph is drawn on a in which the degree of consolidation (U) or the dial readings (R) are plotted in the linear scale and the logarithm of time (log t) in the log scale.

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