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In gravity weir, the uplift pressure is due to the seepage of water.

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In gravity weir, the uplift pressure is due to the seepage of water.

(a) True

(b) False

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My query is from Diversion Head Works in section Diversion Head Works, Hydraulic Jump Usefulness in Irrigation Structure of Irrigation Engineering

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Right answer is (a) True

Explanation: In gravity weir, the uplift pressure is due to the seepage of water below the floor and is resisted entirely by the weight of the floor.

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