Practice Critical Flow - 16.3.2 | 16. Open Channel Flow III | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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16.3.2 - Critical Flow

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is specific energy?

💡 Hint: Think about both flow depth and flow velocity.

Question 2

Easy

Define the Froude number.

💡 Hint: It helps classify types of flow.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the Froude number used for in fluid mechanics?

  • It expresses specific energy.
  • It classifies flow types.
  • It calculates flow depth.

💡 Hint: Reflect on its role in understanding fluid flow behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Subcritical flow allows surface waves to travel downstream.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Contemplate how wave propagation works in different flow regimes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a rectangular channel with a flow depth of 3 m and a velocity of 4 m/s, calculate the specific energy. Discuss its implications for flow type and potential hydraulic jumps.

💡 Hint: Identify flow types based on calculated parameters.

Question 2

Design a rectangular channel for a given discharge of 100 m³/s, determining the optimal width and depth while minimizing perimeter. Show your calculations.

💡 Hint: Start with the known discharge and incorporate area and perimeter relationships.

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