The moist unit weight of 0.00283 m3 of soil is 65 N. The water content is 13% and the specific gravity is 2.73. Solve the volume occupied by the water.

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The moist unit weight of 0.00283 m3 of soil is 65 N. The water content is 13% and the specific gravity is 2.73. Solve the volume occupied by the water.

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