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1957Civil EngineeringMedium

If the material of the base of the Casagrande liquid limit device on which the cup containing soil paste drops is softer than the standard hard rubber, then________?

Athe liquid limit of soil always decreases

Bthe liquid limit of soil may increase

Cthe liquid limit of soil may decrease

Dthe liquid limit of soil always increases

Correct answer

D. the liquid limit of soil always increases

Explanation

The correct answer is the liquid limit of soil always increases.

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