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What does the plasticity index (PI) represent?

A. Difference between shrinkage and liquid limits

B. Soil permeability range

C. Soil compaction ratio

D. Range of water content where soil is plastic

E. 4

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Plasticity index = Liquid Limit ? Plastic Limit.It shows the moisture range over which soil behaves plastically, useful for classifying fine-grained soils.

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