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Infiltration rate for a drainage basin is given by Horton's exponential model fp=80+20et , where fp is in mm/hour and t in hour. Assume rainfall to take place at capacity rates, the depth of infiltration in the last 30 mins of a storm of 60 minutes duration would be _____ mm.

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44.77
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63.11
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47.86
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92.64
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Solution

The correct option is A 44.77
F=1.00.5(80+20et)dt

F=[80t20et]1.00.5

F=807.364012.13

F=44.77 mm

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