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The most ideal condition for energy dissipation in the design of spillways is the one when the tail-water rating curve coincides with the jump rating curve at all discharge.

(a) True

(b) False

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The question is from Energy Dissipation Below Overflow Spillway topic in section Spillways, Energy Dissipators and Spillway Gates of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: The most ideal condition for jump formation is when TWC coincides with JHC at all discharge. To ensure protection in the region of a hydraulic jump, a simple concrete apron of apron length 5 (y2 – y1) is provided.

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