The Average Velocity of Water in a Stream

question 55

Multiple Choice

The average velocity of water in a stream

• A) is the velocity of the water at the surface of the stream.
• B) is the velocity on in the inside of curves in the stream's path.
• C) is the velocity at which all of the water is moving.
• D) is an approximation to account for friction and turbulence.

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