Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

If the area of cross-section of an open channel remains constant, the discharge will be maximum only when:

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Choose the correct answer

A

pressure head will be maximum

B

velocity of flow will be maximum

C

frictional loss will be minimum

D

bed slope will be maximum

Correct Answer

B. velocity of flow will be maximum

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Since Q = AV and A is constant, discharge is maximum when mean velocity is maximum

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