A soil sample weighs 695g at saturation. At field capacity it weighs 556g and has a moisture content by mass of 19%. At air dry the soil has 2% moisture by mass. The soil cos contained in a core with a volume of 564cm^3. What is the oven dry mass of this soil sample in g?

A soil sample weighs 695g at saturation. At field capacity it weighs 556g and has a moisture content by mass of 19%. At air dry the soil has 2% moisture by mass. The soil cos contained in a core with a volume of 564cm^3. What is the oven dry mass of this soil sample in g?

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