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How do we produce equations describing the jump?

(a) Conserving the momentum

(b) Conserving the mass

(c) Conserving the pressure

(d) Conserving the heat

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This question is from Location of a Hydraulic Jump in division Non Uniform Flow in Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct choice is (a) Conserving the momentum

Best explanation: In a hydraulic jump, the equations are produced by conservation of the momentum. It is mainly used to apply in equations that have unknown energy losses. Thus, we must develop the equation for a better understanding.

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