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Practice Questions
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What does compressibility refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how sponges compress.
Define Swelling Index.
💡 Hint: Consider how plants absorb water.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the definition of compressibility?
💡 Hint: Think of how a sponge compresses.
True or False: The Swelling Index measures how much a material contracts when wet.
💡 Hint: Remember absorption vs. release.
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Challenge Problems
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A material has a compressibility of 0.001 m²/N. If a force of 1000N is applied, calculate the expected volume reduction if its original volume was 1m³.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for volume reduction based on compressibility.
How would you compare the behavior of clay and sand under the same level of moisture? Discuss in regards to their Swelling Index and compressibility.
💡 Hint: Consider their physical properties and how they react to moisture.
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