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The difference between the elevation of water surfaces in piezometers is _______

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The difference between the elevation of water surfaces in piezometers is _______

(a) hydraulic gradient

(b) velocity

(c) head loss

(d) depth or length of sample

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My question is based upon Seepage Analysis in portion Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (c) head loss

The best explanation: Head loss refers to the measurement of energy dissipated in a system due to friction. This energy dissipation is measured by the difference in the elevation of water surfaces in piezometers.

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