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The Streeter-Phelp's oxygen sag equation for a river is based on a few assumptions. The correct assumption(s) is/are

Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
  • At any instant the deoxygenation rate is directly proportional to the amount of oxidizable organic material present.
  • At any instant the deoxygenation rate is inversely proportional to the amount of oxidizable organic material present.
  • The reoxygenation rate is directly proportional to the dissolved oxygen deficit.
  • The reoxygenation rate and deoxygenation rate are directly proportional to the saturation concentration of dissolved oxygen.
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The Correct Option is A, C

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The correct answer is (A and C) : At any instant the deoxygenation rate is directly proportional to the amount of oxidizable organic material present. AND The reoxygenation rate is directly proportional to the dissolved oxygen deficit.
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