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2. A trapezoidal channel has a bottom width of 4 m and side slopes of 2:1 (H:V). If the flow rate is 50 m3/s at a depth of 3.6 m, report whether the flow is subcritical or supercritical. Also determine the alternate depth (for the same specific energy). Also determine the critical depth.

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  1. 5 June, 13:32
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    Sum of the side slope = 2 + 1 = 3

    Length of first slope = 2/3 X 3.6 = 2 X 1.2 = 2.4m

    Lenght of second slope = 1/3 X 3.6 = 1.2m

    Area of the trapezoidal channel = (2.4 + 1.2) / 2 X 3.6 = 1.8 X 3.6 = 6.48m²

    Alternate dept = 50m³/6.48m² = 7.716m
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