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Calculate the wetted perimeter of the most economical circular section having radius 3m in case of maximum discharge.

(a) 15.12m

(b) 16.12m

(c) 17.12m

(d) 18.12m

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The correct choice is (b) 16.12m

The explanation is: P = 2Rθ = 2(3)(2.6864) = 16.12m.

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