As the fineness modulus of aggregate increases its particle size :
A
decreases
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B
increases
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C
remains same
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is B increases Ans (b)
As the fineness modulus of aggregate increases its particle size increase. Fineness modulus (F.M.) - It is the sum of cumulative % retained on a series of sieves having a clear opening half that of the preceding one usually determined for line aggregate.