Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

The energy loss in a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel in terms of depths y1 (upstream) and y2 (downstream) is:

Fluid MechanicsHydraulic Jump EnergyMEDIUM

Choose the correct answer

A

E_L = (y2 - y1)^3 / (4 y1 y2)

B

E_L = (y1 + y2) / 2

C

E_L = (y2 - y1)^2 / 2g

D

E_L = V1^2/(2g) - V2^2/(2g)

Correct Answer

A. E_L = (y2 - y1)^3 / (4 y1 y2)

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Energy loss in hydraulic jump: E_L = (y2 - y1)^3 / (4 y1 y2). This is derived from specific energy equation combined with Belanger equation. The loss is entirely due to turbulent dissipation.

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