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Introduction and Basic Assumptions of Unit Hydrograph

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A two-hour storm hydrograph has 5 units of direct runoff. The two-hour unit hydrograph for this storm can be obtained by dividing the ordinates of the storm hydrograph by

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2

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2/5

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5

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5/2

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The correct option is C 5
The 2 hour unit hydrograph is obtained by dividing the ordinates of storm hydrograph by the direct runoff depth which is 5 units.

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