Question: A 1 ft high rectangular weir (weir 1) is installed in a 2 ft wide rectangular channel, and the head on the weir is observed

A 1 ft high rectangular weir (weir 1) is installed in a 2 ft wide rectangular channel, and the head on the weir is observed for a discharge of 10 cfs. Then the 1 ft weir is replaced by a 2 ft high rectangular weir (weir 2), and the head on the weir is observed for a discharge of 10 cfs. The ratio H1/H2 should be 

(a) Equal to 1.00, 

(b) Less than 1.00, or 

(c) Greater than 1.00.

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