If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is
A. less than specific gravity of soil
B. equal to specific gravity of soil
C. greater than specific gravity of soil
D. independent of specific gravity of soil
Answer: Option B
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Se=wG
Given, soil is fully saturated so S=1
And water content is 100% so w=1
Now, e=G
e=voids ratio
G=specific gravity of soil solids