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In the most economical trapezoidal channel section, half the top width is equal to what?

Correct answer A. Sloping side of channel

Explanation

For a trapezoidal section with minimum wetted perimeter, the hydraulic radius is half the depth and half the top width equals the length of a sloping side.

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