16.1.1 - Prof. Subashisa Dutta
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Practice Questions
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Define specific energy in the context of open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about the components of energy that relate to depth and velocity.
What is a hydraulic jump?
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions where speed changes significantly in water flow.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the formula for specific energy?
💡 Hint: Recall the components contributing to total energy in open channel flow.
True or False: A hydraulic jump occurs when flow decreases velocity.
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of water flow in different conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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A rectangular channel has a width of 5 meters and a flow depth of 3 meters. If the flow velocity is 8 m/s, calculate the specific energy. What type of flow is it?
💡 Hint: Use the specific energy formula and recall the definition of Froude number.
How does the design of a circular channel differ from that of a rectangular channel? Consider scalability and maintenance in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Think about the practical implications of channel shapes in engineering practices.
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