Question

The gates of a dam was opened accidentally, which eventually caused a flooding at the surrounding of the dam. At the moment of the accident, there were some people canoeing at the river which is connected to the gates of the river. The canoers experienced a wave of water flowing towards them at a rate of 13.5 m/s, and they reported that the wave hit a about 6 m tall wall of water, then its velocity decreased to 4.5 m/s. Can you suggest that this event was a hydraulic jump? Support your decision with the principles of a hydraulic jump.

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