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Consider the following statements in respect of critical flow in a wide rectangular channel:
Which of these statements are correct?

A

1,2 and 4 only

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B

1,2 and 3 only

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2, 3 and 4 only

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D

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 and 4
At critical flow, specific energy and specific force are minimum for a given discharge.
In other words, a given specific energy or specific force discharge is maximum at critical flow and the Froude number is equal to unity.

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