30.4.2 - Philip’s Equation
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'S' in Philip's Equation represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast water starts soaking into the ground.
What is the purpose of the steady infiltration rate (A)?
💡 Hint: This rate comes after the initial period of absorption.
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What does 'S' in Philip’s Equation measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how rapidly soil begins to soak up water.
Philip's Equation is primarily used in which field?
💡 Hint: This field focuses on water and its distribution.
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An area of sandy soil has a sorptivity of 0.3 cm/min, and a steady infiltration rate of 1.5 cm/min. Calculate the infiltration capacity after 10 minutes.
💡 Hint: Remember, you'll want to break it down by plugging in each value as per the equation's components.
Discuss the implications of low sorptivity and steady infiltration rate for flood management in a developed urban area.
💡 Hint: Consider all consequences of poor absorption rates in managing stormwater.
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