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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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Shabbir Sayed :

5 years ago

K1 = k(90/60).
K1 = K (1.5).
THEREFORE INCREASE IN K =50%.

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