Practice Characteristics of Open Channel Flow - 14.3 | 14. Open Channel Flow | Fluid Mechanics - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is open channel flow?

💡 Hint: Think of rivers and streams.

Question 2

Easy

What are the two main forces acting in open channel flow?

💡 Hint: Consider what pushes the water down the channel.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of open channel flow?

  • Flow confined within pipes
  • Flow of water with a free surface
  • Flow only in irrigation canals

💡 Hint: Think of rivers and streams.

Question 2

True or False: The pressure at the free surface of open channel flow is atmospheric pressure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what type of pressure applies to open air.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the hydraulic radius of a rectangular channel with a flow area of 10 m² and a wetted perimeter of 5 m.

💡 Hint: Use the formula R = A/P.

Question 2

Discuss the effects of changes in hydraulic radius on flow velocity in an open channel and how does this relate to the Froude number.

💡 Hint: Consider how depth and width influence flow.

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