Question

Statement 1: For calculating the minimum thickener area, the angle bisector method is used.

Statement 2: In the angle bisector method, the point obtained the curve and the corresponding time is the time when the solids enter the compression zone.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

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Answer 1

Right option is (b) True, True

For explanation I would say: For calculating the minimum thickener area, the angle bisector method is used. In the angle bisector method, the point obtained the curve and the corresponding time is the time when the solids enter the compression zone.