What properties of silica sand make it useful in hydraulic fracturing?(1 point)
Responses
It can withstand great pressure.
It can withstand great pressure.
It absorbs excess moisture.
It absorbs excess moisture.
It dissolves easily in oil.
It dissolves easily in oil.
Its abrasiveness aids in drilling.
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Its high crush resistance and round particle shape allow it to prop open fractures created during hydraulic fracturing, ensuring that the oil and gas can flow freely.
a b c or d
a. Its high crush resistance and round particle shape allow it to prop open fractures created during hydraulic fracturing, ensuring that the oil and gas can flow freely.
is it d?
Apologies for the confusion, the correct answer is:
a. Its high crush resistance and round particle shape allow it to prop open fractures created during hydraulic fracturing, ensuring that the oil and gas can flow freely.
a. Its high crush resistance and round particle shape allow it to prop open fractures created during hydraulic fracturing, ensuring that the oil and gas can flow freely.
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