What is the water content of the material when saturated

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1.A sample of natural glacial till was taken from below the groundwater table. The water content was found to be 52%. Estimate the wet density, dry density, buoyant density, porosity, and void ratio. Clearly state any necessary assumptions.

2.The dry density of a compacted sand is 1.87 Mg/m^3 and the density of the solids is 2.67 Mg/m^3. What is the water content of the material when saturated. Include a phase diagram.

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