Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? O During dry periods, surface cracks that develop on soil can accept low infiltration rates. O None of the choices O The infiltration rate is the time derivative of the cumulative infiltration. O If water is ponded on the surface, the infiltration occurs at the potential infiltration rate. Cumulative infiltration is the accumulated depth of water infiltrated during a given time period and is equal to the integral of the infiltration rate over that period. Next

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? O During dry periods, surface cracks that develop on soil can accept low infiltration rates. O None of the choices O The infiltration rate is the time derivative of the cumulative infiltration. O If water is ponded on the surface, the infiltration occurs at the potential infiltration rate. Cumulative infiltration is the accumulated depth of water infiltrated during a given time period and is equal to the integral of the infiltration rate over that period. Next

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

Section: Chapter Questions

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