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when a rock is stressed it begins to expand; to dilate.

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What is dilatancy of soil?

Dilatancy of soil refers to an increase in volume or expansion that occurs when soil particles are sheared or subjected to stress. This phenomenon causes a soil to become less dense and increases its permeability. Dilatancy is commonly observed in granular materials like sand during shear deformation.


How would you use theory in a sentence?

I would use the word "theory" in a sentence like this: "The scientist presented a new theory to explain the findings of the experiment."


What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?

Alfred Wegener introduced the theory of continental drift, which proposed that Earth's continents were once joined together as a single supercontinent called Pangea and have since moved to their current positions. This theory laid the foundation for the development of the modern theory of plate tectonics.


What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?

The theory of plate tectonics replaced the older theory of continental drift. It provided a more comprehensive explanation for the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates and the processes that shape our planet's surface.


Did Alfred Wegner provide evidence from land forms and climate in support of his theory of the shrinking Earth?

Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, not a shrinking Earth theory. He used evidence such as the fit of the continents, matching rock formations, and fossil distribution to support his idea that the continents had once been part of a single landmass called Pangaea. Wegener's theory eventually led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.

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What is dilatancy of soil?

Dilatancy of soil refers to an increase in volume or expansion that occurs when soil particles are sheared or subjected to stress. This phenomenon causes a soil to become less dense and increases its permeability. Dilatancy is commonly observed in granular materials like sand during shear deformation.


Is fine grained soil that shows a high dilatancy reaction?

yes


What is the dilatancy model for earthquake prediction?

The dilantacy model is based on the idea that earthquakes can be predicted by measuring microcracks in rocks. Unfortunately, it has proven ineffective in predicting earthquakes efficiently, or quickly enough, and is no longer considered a good option for anticipating seismic events.


What is a unifying explanation for a broad range of observations facts and tested hypothesis?

It is a scientific theory


List of scientific theories?

Theory of law. Theory of the climate. Theory of lax. Theory of vandals. Newtons's theory of mass.


Is Illinois a lien or a title theory state?

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How does a theory develop?

Theory-practice-theory take existing theory in education, apply to distance learning, develop new theory Practice-research-theory see what is happening in distance learning, submit to research, develop theory from results Theory-theory-research/practice build on an initial theory to develop a second theory, then apply and test it


What is a Common theory?

A common theory is a theory which has not been proven or a theory without evidence.


Which theory of government claims that the king connects the heavens and the earth?

the divine right theory


What is an explanation of roots of accounting theory?

Roots of accounting theory can be found in either decision theory , measurement theory and information theory.


What scientific term is a well tested explanation for a set of observation or experimental results?

Novanet: THEORY


Four theories of the origins of government?

Evolution Theory, Force Theory, Divine Right Theory, Social Contract Theory