According to Kennedy, the critical velocity (V0) in meters in a channel is the mean velocity which keeps the channel free from silting or scouring. Its value is given by (where m is critical velocity ratio and D is the depth of the channel).
A. V0 = 0.84 mD0.64
B. V0 = 0.55 mD0.64
C. V0 = 0.84 mD0.54
D. V0 = 0.55 mD0.54
Answer: Option B
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