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The earth pressure of a soil at rest, is proportional to (where φ is the angle of internal friction of the soil)

tan (45° - φ)
tan (45° + φ)
tan2 (45° - φ)
tan2 (45° + φ)
none of these

Correct Answer: none of these

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