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What is open channel flow?
Think of it like a river or a canal.
What distinguishes steady flow from unsteady flow?
Consider what happens to the water flow during a flood.
What type of flow has a consistent depth over time?
Think about a river that flows consistently without changes.
Is turbulent flow characterized by a Reynolds number greater than 12,500?
Recall the classification ranges provided in the lecture.
A channel has a water velocity of 2 m/s and a depth of 1 m. Determine if the flow is supercritical or subcritical using Froude number.
Compare Fr against 1 to determine flow type.
Describe the impact of a rapidly varied flow in a river setup.
Consider biodiversity's dependence on flow consistency.
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