For determing the specific gravity of soil solids, using a pycnometer of 500 cc.

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For determing the specific gravity of soil solids, using a pycnometer of 500 cc., the following data is available : Weight of dry empty pycnometer = 125 g Weight of dried soil and pycnometer = 500 g Weight of dried soil and distilled = 850 g water filled in pycnometer up to top The specific gravity of soil soilds, is

Options:

A . 2.0

B . 2.25

C . 2.50

D . 2.75

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c).2.50

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