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The average value of particle density of soil is

  1. A
    2.65 g/cm³
  2. B
    2.75 g/cm³
  3. C
    2.85 g/cm³
  4. D
    2.56 g/cm³

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Particle density is the mass per unit volume of solid soil particles, excluding any pore spaces. For most mineral surface soils dominated by quartz, feldspar, and silicate clay minerals, the average standard particle density value is approximately .

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The average value of particle density of soil is
A
2.65 g/cm³
B
2.75 g/cm³
C
2.85 g/cm³
D
2.56 g/cm³

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