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The soil hydraulic head is expressed by
The soil hydraulic head is expressed by
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Hydraulic head can be measured in terms of energy or actual water height — all are valid representations.
Updated On: Jun 3, 2025
- Potential energy per unit mass of soil water.
- Potential energy per unit volume of soil water.
- Potential energy per unit weight of soil water.
- Height of standing water on the soil surface.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Hydraulic head in soil physics can be expressed in terms of energy per unit mass, volume, or weight. It can also be physically interpreted as the height of water above a reference point.
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