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The specific energy in an open channel is defined as:

1. E = P/ + z
2. E = y only
3. E = V2/2g only
4. E = y + V2/2g measured from the channel bottom

Answer

D. E = y + V2/2g measured from the channel bottom

Solution

Specific energy is the energy per unit weight relative to the channel bed.

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