Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
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Author: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener
Publisher: PEARSON
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A wooden flume is being built to temporarily carry 5000 L/min of water until a permanent drain can be installed. The flume is rectangular, with a 205-mm bottom width and a maximum depth of 250 mm. Calculate the slope required to handle the expected discharge.
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Applied Fluid Mechanics (7th Edition)
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