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Darcy’s law is valid for only ___________

(a) Laminar flow

(b) Turbulent flow

(c) Hydraulic flow

(d) All of the mentioned

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The question is from Darcy’s Law in division Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (a) Laminar flow

The explanation: Darcy’s law of linear dependency between the velocity of flow and hydraulic agent is valid for only laminar flow conditions in the soil.

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