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  1. The top width and the depth of flow in a triangular channel were measured as 4 m and 1 m, respectively. The measured velocities on the centre line at the water surface, 0.2 m and 0.8 m below the surface are 0.7 m/s, 0.6 m/s and 0.4 m/s, respectively. Using two-point method of velocity measurement, the discharge (in m³ /s) in the channel is
    1. 1.4
    2. 1.2
    3. 1.0
    4. 0.8
Correct Option: C

Vavg =
V.2y + V.8y
2

=
0.6 + 0.4
= 0.5 m/s
2

A =
1
× T × y
2

A =
1
× 4 × 1 = 2 m²
2

Q = Av = 2 × 0.5 = 1 m³ /s.



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