36.4 - Darcy’s Law
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Practice Questions
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What does Darcy's Law describe?
💡 Hint: Consider the primary focus of hydrology regarding water movement.
Define discharge.
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure water flow.
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What does Darcy's Law allow us to calculate?
💡 Hint: Think about what measurements can be derived from understanding water flow.
Is Darcy's Law applicable to turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Recall the smoothness required for the fluid’s movement.
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Calculate the discharge if the coefficient of permeability is 0.02 m/s, the hydraulic gradient is 0.3, and the area is 10 m².
💡 Hint: Remember to substitute into the formula carefully, paying attention to units.
Discuss how factors like soil type and saturation levels affect the applicability of Darcy's Law in a real scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider both theoretical elements from Darcy's Law and practical examples of different soils.
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