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Which type of force is needed for suspension of suspended load in flowing water?

(a) Capillary Force

(b) Drag Force

(c) Forces of Turbulence

(d) Gravity Force

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Sediment Transport in section Sediment Transport and Irrigation Channels Design of Irrigation Engineering

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Right option is (c) Forces of Turbulence

For explanation: Suspended load is a sediment load, but remains in suspension in the flowing water of the channel. The forces which cause this suspension are the forces of turbulence, which are generated by the flow of the channel itself.

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