IndiaBIX

Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 1 (Q.No. 49)
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
49.
In open channels, the specific energy is the
total energy per unit discharge
total energy measured with respect to the datum passing through the bottom of the channel
total energy measured above the horizontal datum
kinetic energy plotted above the free surface of water
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
Deepak Rathva said:   7 years ago
I think D is also correct.

Specific energy = h + (v^2/2g).
Above free surface we have to add only v^2 / 2g.
Panka said:   8 years ago
The specific energy always remain constant for uniform flow, while total energy decrease.
Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.

Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers