A semicircular concrete conduit of 1.5 m (5 ft) diameter carries water at 20°C (68°F) at a velocity of 3 m/s (10 ft/s). Calculate the smallest loss of head to be expected per metre (foot) of conduit.

A semicircular concrete conduit of 1.5 m (5 ft) diameter carries water at 20°C (68°F) at a velocity of 3 m/s (10 ft/s). Calculate the smallest loss of head to be expected per metre (foot) of conduit.

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A semicircular concrete conduit of 1.5 m (5 ft) diameter carries water at 20°C (68°F) at
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