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A slope based on the culvert bottom is called______

(a) Hydraulic slope

(b) Hydraulic curve

(c) Adverse slope

(d) Horizontal slope

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

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Right choice is (a) Hydraulic slope

For explanation: Hydraulic slope is defined as a slope of a culvert at a specific flow. It is classified into the hydraulic regime. It defines the type of solution generated from the gradual variation in the flow calculations.

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