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The following calculations are used in this test:

 

SG = (Mfds - Mf) / [(Mfw - Mf) - (Mfws - Mfds)]

 

where,

SG        = Specific gravity

Mf        = Mass of flask

Mfds        = Mass of flask and dry soil

Mfw        = Mass of flask and water

Mfws        = Mass of flask, water and soil