If discharge of a canal is 9 m3/sec, the wetted perimeter of the canal will be _______.

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  1. 12.20 m
  2. 13.20 m
  3. 13.80 m
  4. 14.25 m

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Option 4 : 14.25 m
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Concept:

As per Lacey's Theory;

P = 4.75√ Q

Where P = wetted perimeter, Q = discharge

Calculation:

Given; Q = 9 m3/sec

Wetted perimeter (P) = 4.75√ 9 = 14.25 m

Wetted perimeter (P) is 14.25 m, Hence option (4) is the correct answer.

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