A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown in Figure 7.32. Knowing that k = 4.8 × 10-3 cm/sec for the permeable layer, calculate the rate of seepage through this layer in m3/hr/m width. Given: H = 4.2 m and a = 6.
Figure 7.32

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Groundwater table (free surface Direction of seepage mperviouyGround surface