Question: a ) Write the energy balance between point 1 on the upstream water surface and point 2 on the downstream water surface. In this application

a)Write the energy balance between point 1 on the upstream water surface and point 2 on the downstream water surface. In this application we need to retain the velocity head terms in the energy balance (cannot neglect as small, as we can with groundwater flow). However, you can assume that head loss through the gate is small and can be neglected. Combine the energy balance with the continuity equation to give an expression for v1 as a function of the water depth upstream and downstream of the gate. For channel width w, write an equation for flowrate, where Q = v1 A1.= v1 h1 w. Hint: use continuity, A1v1= A2v2 to eliminate v2.

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