Coefficient of compressibility is

A constant for any type of soil
B different for different types of soils and also different for a soil under different states of consolidation
C different for different types of soils but same for a soil under different states of consolidation
D independent of type of soil but depends on the stress history of soil

Correct Answer: different for different types of soils and also different for a soil under different states of consolidation

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