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The total energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to________________?

Correct answer: A. v2/2g

  • A. v2/2g
  • B. v2/g
  • C. v/2g
  • D. v/g

Explanation

The total energy line includes the velocity head in addition to the hydraulic grade line, so their vertical separation is v²/2g. This is the kinetic-energy term expressed as head.

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