47.2.3 - Critical Velocity Concept
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What is critical velocity?
💡 Hint: Think about why water flows in a channel.
What does the depth of flow affect?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula that relates depth to velocity.
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What is the formula for critical velocity (Vc)?
💡 Hint: Think about the components in the context of flow.
True or False: Higher sediment sizes require lower velocities to remain in suspension.
💡 Hint: Recall the critical velocity ratio concept.
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A channel has a flow depth of 4 meters. Calculate the critical velocity. Discuss the implications of not maintaining this speed.
💡 Hint: Apply the formula carefully considering flow depth.
If the sediment is a mix with a ratio of m = 1.2, what does this indicate about the required critical velocity compared to normal? Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Relate it back to the original formula and effects of sediment type.
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