The shear strength of a soil

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Options:

A . Is directly proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil

B . Is inversely proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil

C . Decreases with increase in normal stress

D . Decreases with decrease in normal stress

Answer: Option D

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