Select the correct statement?

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Acoefficient of compressibility is cons-tant for any clay

Bcoefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay

Cnone of the above

Dcoefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is greater than that of a normally consolidated clay

Correct answer

B. coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay

Explanation

The correct answer is coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay.

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