In a 1/50 model of a spillway, the discharge was measured

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In a 1/50 model of a spillway, the discharge was measured to be 0.3m3 /sec. The corresponding prototype discharge in m³ /sec is

1. 2.0
2. 15.0
3. 106.0
4. 5303.0

Correct Option: D

Q_r =	Q_m	= (Lr)^5/2
	Q_p

⇒	0.3	=		1		^5/2
	Q_p			50

∴ Qp = 5303 m³ /s