14.4.3 - Frictional Forces in Open Channel Flow
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Define open channel flow.
💡 Hint: Think about what distinguishes it from pipe flow.
What is the primary force acting on fluids in open channels?
💡 Hint: Consider the forces that drive flow down a slope.
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What is the main driving force of open channel flow?
💡 Hint: Consider what propels water down a slope.
True or False: In open channel flow, the fluid velocity is maximum at the free surface.
💡 Hint: Think about how friction affects velocity distributions in fluids.
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A rectangular channel has a width of 4 m and a flow depth of 3 m. Calculate the hydraulic radius.
💡 Hint: Use the formula R = A / P.
In a section of a river, it has been observed that the flow depth h varies from 2 m to 1 m over a distance of 10 m. Define the flow type.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly parameters are changing.
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