40) In open channels, the specific energy is the
Answer is:
total energy measured with respect to the datum passing through the bottom of the channel
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Answer is:
higher critical velocity
Explanation:
The velocity at which the flow changes from the laminar flow to the turbulent flow, is called critical velocity. It is of two types, i.e., lower critical velocity and higher critical velocity.
The velocity at which the laminar flow stops, is known as lower critical velocity, while the velocity at which the turbulent flow starts, is known as higher critical velocity.
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