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The correct sequence of the given parameters in descending order of earth pressure intensity is
A
active, passive, at rest
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passive, active, at rest
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passive, at rest, active
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at rest, passive, active
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Solution
The correct option is
C
passive, at rest, active
Passive pressure is maximum,
Active pressure is minimum.
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