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The total head at any point may be regarded as _________ measure with respect to the datum.

(a) potential energy

(b) potential energy per unit weight of water

(c) unit weight of water

(d) volume of water

I had been asked this question during an interview.

Question is taken from Seepage Analysis in chapter Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct choice is (b) potential energy per unit weight of water

The explanation is: The total head consists of pressure head, velocity head and position head. The velocity head is considered negligible due to small flow of water.

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