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1cm per second settling velocity corresponds to a surface loading of ______ litre per day per m^2.

(a) 36000

(b) 864000

(c) 24000

(d) 6000

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The correct choice is (b) 864000

Easiest explanation: Surface loading = 864000*settling velocity = 864000*1=864000litre per day per m^2 where settling velocity is in cm/Sec.

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