If a river has a sediment transport capacity of 200 kg/m³ and flows at a rate of 10 m³/s, what is the total sediment transported in one hour? (2000)
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If a river has a sediment transport capacity of 200 kg/m³ and flows at a rate of 10 m³/s, what is the total sediment transported in one hour? (2000)
72000 kg
60000 kg
360000 kg
120000 kg
Total sediment = Sediment capacity × Flow rate × Time = 200 kg/m³ × 10 m³/s × 3600 s = 7200000 kg.
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Q: If a river has a sediment transport capacity of 200 kg/m³ and flows at a rate of 10 m³/s, what is the total sediment transported in one hour? (2000)
Solution: Total sediment = Sediment capacity × Flow rate × Time = 200 kg/m³ × 10 m³/s × 3600 s = 7200000 kg.
