30.4.1 - Horton’s Equation
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What does f₀ represent in Horton’s Equation?
💡 Hint: What does the 'initial' mean?
What is the decay constant (k) in relation to infiltration?
💡 Hint: Think about the rate of change.
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What does f_c represent in Horton’s Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after prolonged rainfall.
True or False: A higher decay constant indicates a slower decrease in infiltration rates.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between k and infiltration time.
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Using Horton’s Equation, if f₀ is 40 mm/h, f_c is 15 mm/h, and k is 0.1, calculate what the infiltration rate will be after 10 hours.
💡 Hint: Use the formula directly, just substitute the values.
Discuss how different soil types might alter the values of f₀, f_c, and k when using Horton’s Equation in real-life scenarios.
💡 Hint: Think about soil structure and its impact on water retention.
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