A saturated soil has the following characteristics: Initial mass = 40.01 grams Final mass = 28.32 grams Initial Volume = 23 cm3 Final Volume = 15 cm3 Determine the specific gravity of soil solids. ROUND OFF TWO TWO DECIMAL PLACES.

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A saturated soil has the following characteristics:
Initial mass = 40.01 grams
Final mass = 28.32 grams
Initial Volume = 23 cm3
Final Volume = 15 cm3
Determine the specific gravity of soil solids.
ROUND OFF TWO TWO DECIMAL PLACES.
Transcribed Image Text:A saturated soil has the following characteristics: Initial mass = 40.01 grams Final mass = 28.32 grams Initial Volume = 23 cm3 Final Volume = 15 cm3 Determine the specific gravity of soil solids. ROUND OFF TWO TWO DECIMAL PLACES.
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