Gurmeet Singh posted an Question
January 07, 2021 • 22:13 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
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G from the data shown in the table, the weighted mean size (in micrometer, correct to two decimal places) of the sediment population is grain size (micrometer)

G From the data shown in the table, the weighted mean size (in micrometer, correct to two decimal places) of the sediment population is Grain size (micrometer) Dry sediment weight (in gram) 50 75 4 20 125 40 50 60

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    Rahul kumar

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    Rahul kumar Best Answer

    Answer: Weighted mean size = 32.88 micrometer Weighted mean size = [ (4×50) + (20×75) + (40×125) + (60×50) ] / [ 50+75+125+50 ] = 32.88 micrometre

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    what is weighted means size?

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    Weighted mean size is a hypothetical grain size which indicates average value and can be calculated as [ (sum of grain size\u00D7wt) / (sum of grains weight) ] in this case.

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