Fox And Mcdonald's Introduction To Fluid Mechanics
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Author: Pritchard, Philip J.; Leylegian, John C.; Bhaskaran, Rajesh
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Chapter 11, Problem 14P
What is the maximum flow rate that may occur in a rectangular channel 2.4 m wide for a specific energy of 1.5 m?
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