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Weight of a soil sample with can is 210 g and dry weight with can is 180 g. Weight of empty moisture can is 40 g. Calculate moisture content of soil sample.
Weight of a soil sample with can is 210 g and dry weight with can is 180 g. Weight of empty moisture can is 40 g. Calculate moisture content of soil sample.
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Always ensure you subtract the tare weight of the empty container from the dry weight before dividing.
Dividing by wet soil weight is a common mistake that yields the incorrect wet-basis moisture content.
Dividing by wet soil weight is a common mistake that yields the incorrect wet-basis moisture content.
Updated On: Jul 6, 2026
- 18.0 %
- 21.4 %
- 25.0 %
- 27.3 %
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The Correct Option is B
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