A soil sample weighs 190kN. After oven drying it weighs 150kN. What will be the weight of Water before oven drying?

Civil Engineering : Soil Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

40 kN

35 kN

30 kN

25 kN

Correct Answer : 40 kN

Explanation : Weight of soil sample W=190kN
Weight after oven drying Wd=150kN
Weight of Water Ww=W-Wd
Ww=190-150
Ww=40kN.

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