The sheet or small layer of water flowing over an ogee spillway is called _________________?
Correct answer: B. Nappe
- A. Thin layer
- B. Nappe
- C. Water sheet
- D. Water spillway
Explanation
The sheet of water flowing over a spillway crest is called a nappe. This term is used for the overflowing water sheet in weirs and spillways.
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