Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_0890 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Hydrology and Runoff

Subtopic: Hydrology and Runoff

Question Statement:

In Philip's infiltration equation $I = S t^{1/2} + A t$, sorptivity $S = 20\text{ mm/h}^{1/2}$ and $A = 5\text{ mm/h}$. After $t = 4\text{ hours}$ ($t^{1/2} = 2.0$), the cumulative infiltration $I = 20(2.0) + 5(4)$ in mm is:

Answer Key:

60

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

$I = 40 + 20 = 60.0\text{ mm}$.
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