A. dry of OMC and wet of OMC
B. wet of OMC and dry of OMC
C. wet of OMC and wet of OMC
D. dry of OMC and dry of OMC where OMC is optimum moisture content
Correct Answer: wet of OMC and dry of OMC ✔
Last Updated: January 13, 2019
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