Due to a rise in temperature, the viscosity and the unit weight of the percolating fluid are reduced to 60% and 90% respectively.
If other things remain constant, the coefficient of permeability
A. increases by 25%
B. increases by 50%
C. increases by 33.3%
D. decreases by 33.3%
Answer: Option B
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B. directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to square of drainage path
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K1 = k(90/60).
K1 = K (1.5).
THEREFORE INCREASE IN K =50%.