Hydraulic head is composed of

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Hydraulic head is composed of:

A. Pressure head and flow velocity

B. Velocity head only

C. Elevation head and pressure head

D. Water level only

Answer: Option C

Hydraulic head is the total energy per unit weight of water, consisting of elevation head and pressure head.It governs groundwater flow direction.

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