Soil Mechanics and Foundation
The total and effective stresses at a depth of 5 m below the top level of water in a swimming pool are respectively

0.5 kg/cm² and 0.5 kg/cm²
1.0 kg/cm² and 0.5 kg/cm²
0.5 kg/cm² and zero
zero and zero

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Rise of water table above the ground surface causes

Decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total stress
Increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total stress
Equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress
Equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress

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