In a rectangular channel 12.5m wide having a bed slope of 0.0007, water flows at a uniform depth of 1m. The value of n=0.02. Assuming that the partial closure of a gate near the exit end of the tunnel, raises the level by 0.5m. Find the length of reach from depth 1.35m (upstream) to 1.50m (downstream)

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In a rectangular channel 12.5m wide having a bed slope of 0.0007, water flows at a uniform depth of 1m. The value of n=0.02. Assuming that the partial closure of a gate near the exit end of the tunnel, raises the level by 0.5m. Find the length of reach from depth 1.35m (upstream) to 1.50m (downstream)

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