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The phenomenon occuring in an open channel when a rapidly flowing stream abruptly changes to a slowly flowing stream causing a distinct rise of liquid surface, is

water hammer
hydraulic jump
critical discharge
none of these.

Correct Answer: hydraulic jump

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