Q183
The use of tensiometer is confined up to matric potential of
A.
0 to 0.8 bar
AnswerB.
0 to 0.6 bar
C.
0 to 0.4 bar
D.
0 to 0.2 bar
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Tensiometer is a device to measure the water tension of soil. It consists of a cylindrical pipe about one inch in diameter with a porous ceramic cup attached to one end and a vaccum gauge attached to the other. It works in the range from 0 to 0.8 bar. Tensiometers are very convenient to schedule irrigation.