A rectangular channel with a bottom width of 10 ft carries a discharge of 300 ft/s. Determine: a) The critical depth (ye). b) The critical velocity (v.). c) The specific energy at the critical depth and critical velocity.

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A rectangular channel with a bottom width of 10 ft carries a discharge of 300 ft/s. Determine:
a) The critical depth (ye).
b) The critical velocity (v.).
c) The specific energy at the critical depth and critical velocity.
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular channel with a bottom width of 10 ft carries a discharge of 300 ft/s. Determine: a) The critical depth (ye). b) The critical velocity (v.). c) The specific energy at the critical depth and critical velocity.
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