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The active earth pressure of a soil is proportional to (where φ is the angle of friction of the soil)
tan (45° - φ)
tan2 (45° + φ/2)
tan2 (45° - φ/2)
tan (45° + φ)
Correct Answer:
tan2 (45° - φ/2)
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