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In khosla’s theory, the stream lines occurring under a horizontal is shown in the form of __________

(a) Parabola

(b) Ellipse

(c) Hyperbola

(d) Circle

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This intriguing question originated from Seepage Analysis topic in section Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (b) Ellipse

The best explanation: For the case of two dimensional flows occurring under a straight floor, the stream lines are shown as confocal ellipse.

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