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An Ogee weir 5 m long had a head of 40 cm of water. If Cd = 0.61, find the discharge over the weir.

a.

2.9 m³/s

b.

2.3 m³/s

c.

3.1 m³/s

d.

3.3 m³/s

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Answer: (a).2.9 m³/s

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Q. An Ogee weir 5 m long had a head of 40 cm of water. If Cd = 0.61, find the discharge over the weir.

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