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Which of the following coarse aggregate requires minimum cement paste?

A

Rounded

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Irregular

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Angular

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Flaky

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Solution

The correct option is A Rounded
Rounded coarse aggregate have minimum surface area for given volume, hence they require least amount of cement paste.

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