Consider the below statements with respect to retaining walls subjected to earth pressure and identify the correct answer. (Assume identical conditions for the soil)
Statement A: Active earth pressure is developed when the wall moves away from the backfill.
Statement B: The active earth pressure is greater than the earth pressure at rest.
1
Both statements are incorrect.
2
Both statements are correct.
3
Statement B is correct and A is incorrect.
4
Statement A is correct and B is incorrect.