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Calculate the mean hydraulic depth of a channel having top width of 7m and cross sectional area of 35m^2.

(a) 4m

(b) 5m

(c) 6m

(d) 7m

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The query is from Types of Flow in Channels topic in division Flow in Open Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (b) 5m

The explanation: Hydraulic depth (D) = A/T

= 35/7

= 5m.

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