Two different channels, M and N, in two different sites are designed based on Lacey’s theory, to carry same quantum of discharge. But the bed material of M is found to be finer than that of N.
 a) Channel M will have steeper longitudinal slope
 b) Channel N will have steeper longitudinal slope
 c) Channels M and N can have same longitudinal slopes
 d) Silting is more in M than in N

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Answer :

b) Channel N will have steeper longitudinal slope

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