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The capacity of the channel is a function of velocity.

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The capacity of the channel is a function of velocity.

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question in an interview for internship.

My question is based upon Advantages of Lining topic in section Lining of Irrigation Canals and its Economics of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct answer is (a) True

The best I can explain: The vegetation on the sides and bottom of the canal retards the flow of water in unlined canals. The higher the velocity, the greater is the capacity of the channel and hence, capacity is a function of velocity.

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