A stilling well is required when the stage measurement is made by employing : a) Bubble gauge b) Float gauge recorder c) Vertical staff gauge d) Inclined staff gauge

A stilling well is required when the stage measurement is made by employing :
 a) Bubble gauge b) Float gauge recorder
 c) Vertical staff gauge d) Inclined staff gauge
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b) Float gauge recorder
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