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Permeability MCQ with answer and solution

If porosity of a soil specimen is 50%, then the seepage velocity is

Solution

Concept

Seepage velocity

Formula

vs = v/n

Step-by-step solution

1. vs = v / n = v / 0.5 = 2v.

Explanation

Seepage velocity is greater than the superficial velocity.

Why the other options are wrong

It is not equal or half.

Shortcut

vs = v/n.

Correct answer: B) twice the superficial velocity

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