[Solved] If the specific gravity and voids in soil sample are G and e respectively, the hydraulic gradient i, is

Q.	If the specific gravity and voids in soil sample are G and e respectively, the hydraulic gradient i, is
A.	(G - 1)/(1 + e)
B.	(G + 1)/(1 - e)
C.	(1 - G)/(1 + e)
D.	(1 + G)/(1 + e)
Answer» A. (G - 1)/(1 + e)

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