If the head of the water over the spillway is less than the design head, then _

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If the head of the water over the spillway is less than the design head, then ________________

Options:

A . the pressure on the crest will be zero

B . the pressure on the crest will be negative causing cavitation

C . the discharge coefficient of the spillway is increased

D . the discharge coefficient of the spillway will be reduced

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d).the discharge coefficient of the spillway will be reduced

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