If 'x' is the depth of flow in an open channel of large width, then the hydraulic radius is equal to________________?

Correct answer: A. x

  • A. x
  • B. x/2
  • C. x/3
  • D. 2x/3

Explanation

Hydraulic radius is the flow area divided by the wetted perimeter. In a very wide rectangular channel, the width dominates both quantities, so A/P approximately equals the flow depth x.

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