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Suppose the parameters for Philip's equation are sorptivity, S = 15 cm/hr³/2 and K= 5cm/hr. A uniform rainfall causes ponding after 20 minutes. Determine the infiltration rate at time t=1 hr. Also compute the cumulative infiltration for the first hour of the rain.

Suppose the parameters for Philip's equation are sorptivity, S = 15 cm/hr³/2 and K= 5cm/hr. A uniform rainfall causes ponding after 20 minutes. Determine the infiltration rate at time t=1 hr. Also compute the cumulative infiltration for the first hour of the rain.

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Suppose the parameters for Philip's equation are sorptivity, S = 15 cm/hr!/2 and K= 5cm/hr. A uniform rainfall causes ponding after 20 minutes. Determine the infiltration rate at time t=1 hr. Also compute the cumulative infiltration for the first hour of the rain.
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