Question

A soil sample of mass 200g was taken from field.This soil was dried completely in the oven and again weight.The weight of the soil now was found 60g.Calculate the percentage of water or moisture content present in sample soil


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Answer 1

The weight of the soil now was found 60g.Calculate the percentage of water or moisture content present in sample soil

Answer 2

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Solution

Mass of the soil is 200 g.

Dried mass of the soil is 170 g.

Mass of water removed is (200 -170) g = 30 g.

Percentage water present is

Explanation:

30/200 × 100% =15