Question: A 2 5 : 1 scale module is being used to model a trapezoidal channel spillway from a reservoir. The actual channel base width is

A 25:1 scale module is being used to model a trapezoidal channel spillway from a reservoir. The actual channel base width is 60 ft with side slopes of 2:1. If the flow velocity at 3 ft depth is 1.5 ft/s, what is the A) prototype flow rate, B) the model channel dimensions, C) the model flow depth, velocity and flow rate (Q = VA)? Froude similitude is used.

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