Question: A river channel that is rectangular in shape, with a bed width of 5 . 0 m , carries a flow of 2 5 .

A river channel that is rectangular in shape, with a bed width of 5.0 m, carries a flow of 25.9 m3/s. A long the way and due to abrupt changes in slope, a hydraulic jump is formed in the channel resulting in a flow depth of 2.25 m after the jump. For this condition, calculate the energy that is 'lost' as a result of the turbulence at the hydraulic jump. Select ONE.
Question 9Select one:
A.
1.67 m
B.
1.12 m
C.
4.2 m
D.
11.2 m
E.
0.80 m
F.
0.42 m

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