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Khosla’s method of independent variables is useful in hydraulic design.

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asked Aug 15, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

Khosla’s method of independent variables is useful in hydraulic design.

(a) False

(b) True

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answered Aug 16, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Right choice is (b) True

Easy explanation: The method of independent variables given by Khosla can be used to determine the uplift pressures exerted by the seeping water on the floor of the weir.

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