A structure whose width is __________ the width of the channel, is called a flum

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A structure whose width is __________ the width of the channel, is called a flumed structure.
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A. less than
B. more than

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less than

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3. In open channels, the specific energy is the
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A. total energy per unit discharge
B. total energy measured with respect to the datum passing through the bottom of the channel
C. total energy measured above the horizontal datum
D. kinetic energy plotted above the free surface of water

5. A tank of uniform cross-sectional area (A) containing liquid upto height (H₁) has an orifice of cross-sectional area (a) at its bottom. The time required to empty the tank completely will be
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A.
B.
C.
D.

6. Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of
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A. actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
B. area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
C. loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice
D. actual discharge through an orifice to the dieoretical discharge

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