Question is ⇒ The capillary rise of water., Options are ⇒ (A) depends upon the force responsible, (B) increases as the size of the soil particles increases, (C) decreases as the size of the soil particles decreases, (D) is less in wet soil than in dry soil., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The capillary rise of water., Options are ⇒ (A) depends upon the force responsible, (B) increases as the size of the soil particles increases, (C) decreases as the size of the soil particles decreases, (D) is less in wet soil than in dry soil., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The capillary rise of water.
A.	depends upon the force responsible [Correct Answer]
B.	increases as the size of the soil particles increases [Wrong Answer]
C.	decreases as the size of the soil particles decreases [Wrong Answer]
D.	is less in wet soil than in dry soil. [Wrong Answer]
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