
Hydrometer Analysis Quiz

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Engineering
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12th Grade
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Hard
Umair Ali
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following factors primarily affects the sedimentation rate of soil particles during a hydrometer test?
Color of the soil particles
Shape of the container
Particle size and specific gravity
Temperature of the laboratory
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Why is temperature correction important in hydrometer analysis?
To compensate for changes in sample mass
To adjust for the density variation of the dispersing solution
To align with the standard pressure conditions
To account for variations in soil porosity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In a hydrometer test, the relationship between particle size and sedimentation time is based on which principle?
Bernoulli's theorem
Stokes' law
Darcy's law
Pascal's principle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of using a dispersing agent in hydrometer analysis?
To increase the sedimentation rate
To prevent particles from settling too quickly
To separate particles by neutralizing cohesive forces
To change the color of the suspension for better visibility
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the significance of hydrometer readings taken at specific time intervals?
They represent the specific gravity of the soil particles
They determine the velocity of settling particles
They measure the concentration of particles in suspension
They indicate the initial moisture content of the soil sample
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The correction applied for meniscus in hydrometer readings accounts for:
The curvature of the liquid surface due to surface tension
The viscosity of the suspension
The specific gravity of the soil particles
The initial height of the suspension
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which soil fraction is typically analyzed using hydrometer analysis?
Gravel and coarse sand
Sand and silt
Silt and clay
All soil fractions
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