A rectangular open channel, with a constant discharge of 32m3/s, has a smooth expansion from (1) to (2) as shown in figure Q2 in the flow direction. At (1) the channel is  3.6m wide and the water depth is 2.4m . At (2) the water depth is 0.8m. Calculate the minimum energy of the flow at (1).

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A rectangular open channel, with a constant discharge of 32m3/s, has a smooth expansion from (1) to (2) as shown in figure Q2 in the flow direction. At (1) the channel is  3.6m wide and the water depth is 2.4m . At (2) the water depth is 0.8m.

Calculate the minimum energy of the flow at (1).

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Figure Q2 (Plan view)
Transcribed Image Text:|(1) |(2) Figure Q2 (Plan view)
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