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You are in charge of designing an artificial stream channel to move a certain amount of water which is carrying sediment. At one point along the channel, more water will be added from a side stream.(a) Will the capacity of the main channel be affected? Explain.(b) Can you design the channel so that the competence will not be affected? Explain.
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