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Civil Engineering : Irrigation - Quiz(MCQ)
Depending on what factor does the lining of a canal can increase the capacity of the canal?
A)
Side Slope
B)
Velocity
C)
Type of Flow
D)
Width of the Canal

Correct Answer :   Velocity


Explanation : The reason is very simple. The lined surface provides a smooth surface for the flow of water with minimum resistance, whereas the unlined canal provides more resistance due to vegetation, undulations, rocks etc. Moreover the velocity of flow in lined canal is high when compared with the velocity in unlined canal, as the capacity of canal is dependent on the velocity directly if velocity increases so does the capacity of the canal.

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