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How is flow rate calculated?

(a) Driving force + total resistance

(b) Driving force – total resistance

(c) Driving force x total resistance

(d) Driving force / total resistance

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Correct option is (d) Driving force / total resistance

To explain: Flow rate is defined as the volume of fluid which passes per unit time. The flow rate in the filtration can be calculated as the ratio of the driving force to total resistance offered by the filter cake.

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