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Geological Engineering · Q60

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 60

Q60

Hydraulic head is composed of:

A.
Pressure head and flow velocity
B.
Velocity head only
C.
Elevation head and pressure head
Answer
D.
Water level only

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hydraulic head is the total energy per unit weight of water, consisting of elevation head and pressure head.It governs groundwater flow direction.
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