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A slope based on a relationship between water depth and critical depth is called_______

(a) Hydraulic slope

(b) Hydraulic curve

(c) Adverse slope

(d) Horizontal slope

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This interesting question is from Relation between Water Surface Slopes and Channel Bottom Slopes topic in section Non Uniform Flow in Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct option is (b) Hydraulic curve

Easy explanation: Hydraulic curve is defined as curve that is based on the relationship of the water depth relative to the critical depth and its normal depth. Thus, the correct choice is hydraulic curve.

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