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What is the critical depth denoted as?

(a) Yo

(b) Yc

(c) Yb

(d) d

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

My question is based upon Relation between Water Surface Slopes and Channel Bottom Slopes in division Non Uniform Flow in Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (b) Yc

The best explanation: Critical depth is denoted as Yc. The critical depth plays an important role in determining the hydraulic slope and hydraulic curve of a fluid flow in motion. It is found using appropriate inlet and outlet conditions.

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