The side slope of Cipolletti weir is generally kept 1 to 4 1 to 3 1 to 2 1 : 5

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The side slope of Cipolletti weir is generally kept
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A. 1 to 4
B. 1 to 3
C. 1 to 2
D. 1 : 5

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1 to 4

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8. The thickness of a sharp crested weir is kept less than
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A. one-third of the height of water on the sill
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