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If the coefficient of active earth pressure is 1/3, then what is the value of the coefficient of passive earth pressure?

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1/9

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1/3

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3

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Solution

The correct option is C 3
The relation between $K_{a}$ and $K_{p}$ is given by
$K_{a} K_{p} = 1 \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} \times K_{p} = 1 \Rightarrow K_{p} = 3$

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