Solⁱ
Given that the depth of flow ranges 0.6 m < H < 0.9 m.
∴ Considering => H = (0.6 + 0.9) / 2 = 0.75 m
Now verify the equation & above consideration
Q = S⁰ᐧ⁵ (BH)⁵/3 / r (B+2H)%/3 => 0.0002⁰ᐧ⁵ × (20 × 0.75)⁵/3 / 0.03 × (20 + 2 × 0.75)%/3 => 5.67 m3/sec
Now, Considering a slightly less depth.
=> (0.6 + 0.75) / 2 = 0.675 m
Q = 0.0002⁰ᐧ⁵ (20 × 0.675)⁵/3 / 0.03 × (20 + 2 × 0.675)%/3 = 4.74 m3/sec
Now, A new depth b/w 0.675 & 0.75 m
Avg of depth will be = (0.675 + 0.75) / 2 = 0.7125 m
Q = 0.0002⁰ᐧ⁵ × (20 × 0.7125)⁵/3 / 0.3 × (20 + 2 × 0.7125)%/3 => 0.014 × 84.5 / 0.03 × 7.55 => 5.22 m3/sec
Now, Taking Avg depth b/w 0.675 & 0.7125 => (0.675 + 0.7125) / 2 = 0.69375
Q = 0.14 × (20 × 0.69375)⁵/3 / 0.03 × (20 + 2 × 0.69375)%/3 => 4.90 m3/sec
Now Taking bisectⁱ of 0.69375 & 0.7125 m
Xₘ = (0.69375 + 0.7125) / 2 = 0.703
Q = 0.014 × (20 × 0.703)⁵/3 / 0.03 × (20 × 0.703)%/3 = 4.95 m3/sec
∴ The depth will be greater than 0.703 m & less than 0.71 m Ans.