During seepage through an earthen mass, the direction of seepage is _ – McqOptions

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1.	During seepage through an earthen mass, the direction of seepage is ________________ to the equipotential lines.
A.	perpendicular
B.	parallel
C.	not defined
D.	diagonal
Answer» B. parallel

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