The unit of hydraulic gradient is

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The unit of hydraulic gradient is:

A. m/day

B. unitless

C. m�/day

D. m/s

Answer: Option B

The hydraulic gradient is defined as the change in head per unit distance and is therefore dimensionless (unitless).

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