At approximately what velocity will a 0.1 mm sediment particle begin moving in the stream?
A)5 cm/sec
B)1 cm/sec
C)0.6 cm/sec
D)0.001 cm/sec

Question

At approximately what velocity will a 0.1 mm sediment particle begin moving in the stream?
A)5 cm/sec 
B)1 cm/sec 
C)0.6 cm/sec 
D)0.001 cm/sec

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the Hjulström curve, a sediment particle of size 0.1 mm will begin to move at a velocity of approximately 0.6 cm/sec. This is the minimum velocity required to overcome the frictional forces that keep the particle in place on the streambed.

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