Astormwith 10 cm of precipitationproduceda directrunoff of 6.02 cm. The duration of the rainfall was 16 hours and its time distribution is given below. Estimate the O-index of the storm. Time from start (h) Cumulative rainfall (am) 4 6 10 12 14 16 0.4 1.3 2.8 5.1 5.9 9.25 9.5 10.0 A) 0.261 B) 0.249 C) 0.257 D) 0.283 E) None of the above

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A storm with 10 cm of precipitation produceda directrunoff of 6.02 cm. The duration of the rainfall was 16
hours and its time distribution is given below. Estimate the -index of the storm.
6.
Time from start (h)
Cumulative rainfall (cm)
2
4
10
12
14
16
0.4
1.3
2.8
5.1
5.9
9.25 9.5 10.0
A) 0.261
B) 0.249
C) 0.257
D) 0.283
E) None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:A storm with 10 cm of precipitation produceda directrunoff of 6.02 cm. The duration of the rainfall was 16 hours and its time distribution is given below. Estimate the -index of the storm. 6. Time from start (h) Cumulative rainfall (cm) 2 4 10 12 14 16 0.4 1.3 2.8 5.1 5.9 9.25 9.5 10.0 A) 0.261 B) 0.249 C) 0.257 D) 0.283 E) None of the above
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