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Water is flowing through a rectangular channel. The velocity is .5m/s and the depth 1.4m. A...

Water is flowing through a rectangular channel. The velocity is .5m/s and the depth 1.4m. A smooth rise occurs of .6m (B) in the channel bed.

Is the flow subcritical or supercritical?

Estimate the depth of flow after the rise.

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