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The effect of cohesion in the soil is to __________

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The effect of cohesion in the soil is to __________

(a) reduce pressure intensity

(b) increase pressure intensity by 3

(c) double the pressure intensity

(d) increase pressure intensity by 4

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The correct option is (a) reduce pressure intensity

For explanation I would say: Cohesion is the component of shear strength of a rock or soil that is independent of inter-particle friction. Due to the cohesion, the particles of the soil are in close contact by which they distribute the load evenly.

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