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In fluid flow calculations, water is considered as incompressible.

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In fluid flow calculations, water is considered as incompressible.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is from Consolidation Process topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (a) True

For explanation: Water is slightly compressible but in fluid flow calculations, water is considered as incompressible because the pressure changes involved are too small to make appreciable change to the density.

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