A 60 mi² drainage area has the following characteristics: longest flow path length of 10 mi, flow path length from outlet to centroid of 3.2 mi, overland slope of 0.05, curve number of 82, basin coefficient of 1.35, and storage coefficient of 0.6. Plot the resulting hydrographs from part a-i and a-ii (together on one plot). Submit an image or pdf file showing the plot with axis labels, a legend, and a title.

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### Hydrology Exercise

A drainage area of 60 square miles has the following characteristics:
- Longest flow path length: 10 miles
- Flow path length from outlet to centroid: 3.2 miles
- Overland slope: 0.05
- Curve number: 82
- Basin coefficient: 1.35
- Storage coefficient: 0.6

#### Task

**Plot** the resulting hydrographs from part a-i and a-ii on one combined plot. Ensure the plot includes:
- Axis labels
- A legend
- A title

Submit the plot as an image or PDF file.
Transcribed Image Text:### Hydrology Exercise A drainage area of 60 square miles has the following characteristics: - Longest flow path length: 10 miles - Flow path length from outlet to centroid: 3.2 miles - Overland slope: 0.05 - Curve number: 82 - Basin coefficient: 1.35 - Storage coefficient: 0.6 #### Task **Plot** the resulting hydrographs from part a-i and a-ii on one combined plot. Ensure the plot includes: - Axis labels - A legend - A title Submit the plot as an image or PDF file.
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Step 1: Given data:

straight A equals 60 space mi squared
straight L equals straight L subscript straight w equals 10 space mi
straight L subscript ca equals 3.2 space mi
straight S subscript straight w equals 0.05
CN subscript 11 equals 82
straight C subscript straight t equals 1.35
straight C subscript straight p equals 0.6
straight D space equals space 1 space hr

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