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If the volume of voids is equal to the volume of solids in a soil mass, then the values of porosity and voids ratio respectively are

A. 1.0 and 0.0

B. 0.0 and 1.0

C. 0.5 and 1.0

D. 1.0 and 0.5

Answer: Option C


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  1. Sangeen Khan
    Sangeen Khan :
    6 months ago

    e= Vv/Vs = 1
    n = Vv/Vt = Vv/Vs+Vs =0.5

  2. CRAZY 4
    CRAZY 4 :
    3 years ago

    e=Vv/Vs=1 (Vv=Vs)or(Vv=Vv)
    n=e/(e+1) after puting value of e which is 1
    n=1/(1+1) = 1/2 = 0.5
    So porosity=0.5
    And void ratio =1

  3. Akbor Hasan
    Akbor Hasan :
    4 years ago

    e=Vv/Vs=1
    n=e/(1+e)=1/(1+1)=1/2=.5

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