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The resultant active pressure per unit length of wall for dry backfill with no surcharge is _______

a.

\(P_a=\frac{1}{2}K_aγH^2\)

b.

Pₐ=γH²

c.

Pₐ=Kₐ γH²

d.

Pₐ=Kₐ H²

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Answer: (a).\(P_a=\frac{1}{2}K_aγH^2\)

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