Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about open channel flow is correct?
Fluid MechanicsSpecific EnergyMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
specific energy is always zero at critical depth
B
specific energy ignores velocity
C
specific energy is depth plus velocity head measured from channel bed
D
specific energy is pressure head at pipe centre
Correct Answer
C. specific energy is depth plus velocity head measured from channel bed
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