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Specific force is measured in [[Metre per second squared|meters/second²]] (m·s<sup>-2</sup>) and is synonymous with [[acceleration]]. |
Specific force is measured in [[Metre per second squared|meters/second²]] (m·s<sup>-2</sup>) and is synonymous with [[acceleration]]. |
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==Hydraulics== |
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In open channel hydraulics, specific force (symbol F<sub>s</sub>) has a different meaning: |
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*F<sub>s</sub> = y<sup>2</sup>/2 + (q<sup>2</sup>)/gy |
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where q is the discharge per unit width (q = Q/B) and y is the flow depth. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 08:12, 8 June 2009
Specific force is defined as the force per unit mass.
Specific force is measured in meters/second² (m·s-2) and is synonymous with acceleration.
Hydraulics
In open channel hydraulics, specific force (symbol Fs) has a different meaning:
- Fs = y2/2 + (q2)/gy
where q is the discharge per unit width (q = Q/B) and y is the flow depth.
See also
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