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IS je pres \pe surface of a liquid of sp. gr. 1.50 if the gas pressure on the surface is 0.40 atmosphere? O a. 26.40 kPa O b. 58.19 kPa O c. 22.87 kPa O d. 54.66 kPa

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.14P

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What is the pressure in Kpa 1.20 m below the
surface of a liquid of sp. gr. 1.50 if the gas
pressure on the surface is 0.40 atmosphere?
a. 26.40 kPa
O b. 58.19 kPa
c. 22.87 kPa
O d. 54.66 kPa

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