4. The water velocity at a certain point along a 1:10 scale model of a dam spillway is 5 m/s. What is thecorresponding prototype velocity if the model and prototype operate in accordance with Froude numbersimilarity? (Ans: 15.8 m/s)

Velocity of prototype Vp=15.8m/sExplanation:

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