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In Hilf’s equation ‘u = pa Δ / (va + hc γw – Δ)’, hc refers to __________

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In Hilf’s equation ‘u = pa Δ / (va + hc γw – Δ)’, hc refers to __________

(a) Induced pore pressure

(b) Henry’s constant

(c) Volume of pore water

(d) Volume of air voids

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The correct answer is (b) Henry’s constant

The best explanation: In Hilf’s equation hc refers to Henry’s constant of solubility of air in water by volume (= 0.02 at 68°F).

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