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The hydraulic radius of a channel is defined as:

1. Flow area divided by wetted perimeter
2. Wetted perimeter divided by flow area
3. Half the diameter
4. Depth of flow

Answer

A. Flow area divided by wetted perimeter

Solution

R = A/P. For a full circular pipe, R = D/4.

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