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Critical flow in an open channel corresponds to:

1. Maximum specific energy
2. Maximum depth
3. Minimum specific energy for a given discharge
4. Zero velocity

Answer

C. Minimum specific energy for a given discharge

Solution

At critical depth, Fr = 1 and E is minimum.

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