1: Answer two branches only: (a) Derive an expression for the hydraulic radius of trapezoidal channel section for maximum flow conditions. Assume uniform flow conditions. Also determine the optimum side slope. b) Derive the expressions of the sections conditions that will give the most economical rectangular channel section for a given area.

1: Answer two branches only: (a) Derive an expression for the hydraulic radius of trapezoidal channel section for maximum flow conditions. Assume uniform flow conditions. Also determine the optimum side slope. b) Derive the expressions of the sections conditions that will give the most economical rectangular channel section for a given area.

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