Virtual Labs

1. A pycnometer is used to determine ____.

a: Water content and voids ratio Explanation

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b: Specific gravity and dry density Explanation

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c: Water content and specific gravity Explanation

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d: Voids ratio and dry density Explanation

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2. The weight of a pycnometer containing 400 g (W1) sand and water full to the top is 2150 g (W2). The weight of pycnometer full of clean water is 1950 g (W3). If the specific gravity (G_s) of the soil is 2.5, what is the water content of the soil?

a: 5% Explanation

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b: 10% Explanation

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c: 15% Explanation

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d: 20% Explanation

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Specific Gravity