HPGE Situation 4: Most Efficient Rectangular and Trapezoidal Section (Open Channel)

A rectangular flume of most efficient proportion has a base width of 3m and carries water at 2.70m³/s. If the same material were used for the most efficient trapezoidal section, by how much would the water carrying capacity be increased? a. 0.95 m³/s b. 0.61 m³/s c. 0.84 m³/s d. 0.73 m³/s #mathandcetutorials #hydraulics #openchannel #openchannelflow #fluidmechanics