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In the definition of the seepage velocity, the cross-sectional area of the voids is taken as _______ to the direction of flow.

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In the definition of the seepage velocity, the cross-sectional area of the voids is taken as _______ to the direction of flow.

(a) parallel

(b) opposite

(c) perpendicular

(d) tangential

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The doubt is from Permeability topic in chapter Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right answer is (c) perpendicular

Easy explanation: The seepage velocity is defined as the rate of discharge of percolating water per unit cross-sectional area of voids perpendicular to the direction of the flow.

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