In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is
A
$$\frac{{\text{Q}}}{{{\text{B}} \times {\text{D}}}}$$
B
$$\frac{{\text{Q}}}{{{\text{L}} \times {\text{D}}}}$$
C
$$\frac{{\text{Q}}}{{\text{L}}}$$
D
$$\frac{{\text{Q}}}{{{\text{B}} \times {\text{L}}}}$$
Correct Answer: $$\frac{{\text{Q}}}{{{\text{B}} \times {\text{L}}}}$$