Q4] A triangular channel of apex angle 90° and a rectangular channel of the same material have the same bed slope. If the rectangular channel has the depth of flow equal to the width of the channel and if the flow areas in both the channels are the same, find the ratio of discharges in the rectangular and triangular channels respectively.

Q4] A triangular channel of apex angle 90° and a rectangular channel of the same material have the same bed slope. If the rectangular channel has the depth of flow equal to the width of the channel and if the flow areas in both the channels are the same, find the ratio of discharges in the rectangular and triangular channels respectively.

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