he probability that a river flow exceeds 2,000 cubic meters per second is 15%. The coefficient of variation of these flows is 20%. Assuming a normal distribution, calculate. a. The mean of the flow. b. The standard deviation of the flow. c. The probability that the flow will be between 1300 and 1900 m^3/s.

he probability that a river flow exceeds 2,000 cubic meters per second is 15%. The coefficient of variation of these flows is 20%. Assuming a normal distribution, calculate. a. The mean of the flow. b. The standard deviation of the flow. c. The probability that the flow will be between 1300 and 1900 m^3/s.

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Author:DUNLAP, Richard A.

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Chapter13: Tidal Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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