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The discharge over a broad crested weir is maximum when the depth of flow is (where H is the available head)

A. $$\frac{{\text{H}}}{3}$$

B. $$\frac{{2{\text{H}}}}{3}$$

C. $$\frac{{\text{H}}}{2}$$

D. $$\frac{{2{\text{H}}}}{5}$$

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In the field of hydraulics and fluid mechanics, a broad-crested weir is employed to manage water flow in open channels. This structure is pivotal for measurement and control purposes. The discharge over such a weir is contingent on the depth of flow, which is referred to as the head over the weir. Various empirical equations govern the relationship between discharge and head.

Among the given options, the correct choice is Option B: $$\frac{{2H}}{3}$$. This signifies that the discharge over a broad-crested weir reaches its maximum when the depth of flow (head) equals two-thirds of the available head (H). This specific proportion maximizes the flow rate of discharge over the weir.

Therefore, the accurate answer is Option B: $$\frac{{2H}}{3}$$.

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Comments ( 7 )

  1. Preeti Chauhan
    Preeti Chauhan :
    9 months ago

    B is correct

  2. Biswajit Pradhan
    Biswajit Pradhan :
    9 months ago

    Answer should be B

  3. Moosa Almani
    Moosa Almani :
    11 months ago

    Correct Answer is B

  4. Pritam Nandi
    Pritam Nandi :
    12 months ago

    ANSWER IS B. MC ADMIN LEARN CIVIL ENGINEERING

  5. Pritam Nandi
    Pritam Nandi :
    1 year ago

    ANSWER IS B. ADMIN LEARN SOMEHING

  6. Pawar Harshika
    Pawar Harshika :
    1 year ago

    Wrong answer.
    Correct answer is 2h/3

  7. RAUSHAN KUMAR
    RAUSHAN KUMAR :
    1 year ago

    Explain please

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