The peak of a 4 hour flood hydrograph is 240 m3
/sec. If the rainfall excess is 80 mm and base flow
which is constant is 40 m3
/sec, peak of 4hours unit hydrograph will be
(A) 20 m3
/sec
(B) 25 m3
/sec
(C) 30 m3
/sec
(D) 35 m3
/sec

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: Option B

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