What is the discharge of the stream shown in the accompanying figure if the velocity is 1.5 meters per second?
A)3,000 cubic meters per second
B)1,500 cubic meters per second
C)1,250 cubic meters per second
D)125 cubic meters per second
E)none of these

Question

What is the discharge of the stream shown in the accompanying figure if the velocity is 1.5 meters per second? 
A)3,000 cubic meters per second 
B)1,500 cubic meters per second 
C)1,250 cubic meters per second 
D)125 cubic meters per second 
E)none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discharge(Q) = Area (A) x Velocity (V)
From the diagram, it can be seen that the width of the stream is approximately 1000 meters and the depth is approximately 2 meters. Therefore, the area can be estimated as 1000 x 2 = 2000 square meters.
Q = 2000 x 1.5 = 3000 cubic meters per second
Therefore, the correct answer is B) 1,500 cubic meters per second.

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