Concept:
In drip irrigation, lateral pipes carry water from sub-main lines to emitters or drippers.
Step 1: Lateral pipes operate under relatively low pressure.
Step 2: The pipe must withstand the working pressure of the drip system.
Step 3: Pressure rating tells the maximum pressure that the pipe can safely carry.
Step 4: In drip systems, the pressure rating of lateral pipes is usually:
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2.5\,kg/cm^2
\]
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\boxed{2.5\,kg/cm^2}
\]