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According to Kennedy the silting action in channels is due to?

(a) Generation of Eddies

(b) Slope of the Bed

(c) Area of Channel

(d) Type of Flow in the Channel

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This key question is from Stable Channels Design  in India topic in portion Sediment Transport and Irrigation Channels Design of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (a) Generation of Eddies

Best explanation: From the observations of his research, he concluded that the silting action in channels is due to the generation of eddies, rising to the surface. These eddies are in turn generated by the friction of flowing water with the channel surface.

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