The degree of saturation (S) of soil is defined as

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The degree of saturation (S) of soil is defined as:

A. Volume of solids / Total volume

B. Volume of water / Volume of voids

C. Volume of air / Total volume

D. Weight of water / Weight of solids

Answer: Option B

Degree of saturation = (Volume of water / Volume of voids) � 100.It indicates how much of the void space is filled with water.

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