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The basic mechanism behind the phenomenon of sediment transport is ______________

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asked Jul 31, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

The basic mechanism behind the phenomenon of sediment transport is ______________

(a) drag force opposite to the direction of the flow

(b) drag force in the direction of the flow

(c) free motion of the sediment particles

(d) force exerted by water vertically

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answered Aug 15, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

The correct option is (b) drag force in the direction of the flow

To elaborate: The force exerted by water in the direction of flow is the drag force or tractive force. If this force on the bed particles exceeds the force opposing their movement then, the bed particles will start moving to lead to the sediment transport.

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