In a 5 m wide rectangular channel, the velocity u distribution in the vertical direction y is given by 1 u = 1.25 y. The distance y is measured from the channel bed. If the flow depth is 2 m, the discharge per unit width of the channel is 1. 2. 3. 4. 2.40 m³/s/m 2.80 m³/s/m 3.27 m³/s/m 12.02 m³/s/m X

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In a 5 m wide rectangular channel, the velocity u
distribution in the vertical direction y is given by
1
u = 1.25 y. The distance y is measured from
the channel bed. If the flow depth is 2 m, the
discharge per unit width of the channel is
1.
2.
2.40 m³/s/m
4.
2.80 m³/s/m
3. 3.27 m³/s/m
12.02 m³/s/m
X
Transcribed Image Text:In a 5 m wide rectangular channel, the velocity u distribution in the vertical direction y is given by 1 u = 1.25 y. The distance y is measured from the channel bed. If the flow depth is 2 m, the discharge per unit width of the channel is 1. 2. 2.40 m³/s/m 4. 2.80 m³/s/m 3. 3.27 m³/s/m 12.02 m³/s/m X
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