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Estimate the section factor for a channel section having cross sectional area of 40m^2 and hydraulic depth of 6m.

(a) 94.3

(b) 95.6

(c) 97.9

(d) 100

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

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Right option is (c) 97.9

Best explanation: Section factor (Z) = A√D

= 40√6

= 97.9.

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