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What are y1 and y2 in the adjoining graph?

(a) Conjugate depths

(b) Alternate depths

(c) Equal depths

(d) Sequent depths

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Question is taken from Specific Energy in chapter Flow in Open Channels of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct answer is (b) Alternate depths

To elaborate: For a particular specific energy above the minimum specific energy there are two depths called as alternate depths.

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