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According to Coulomb's wedge theory, the active earth pressure slides the wedge
down and outwards on a slip surface
up and inwards on a slip surface
horizontal upward and parallel to base
horizontal inward and parallel to base.
Correct Answer:
down and outwards on a slip surface
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