(Manning equation) (a) Determine the maximum flowrate possible for the creek shown in the figure below if it is not to overflow ontothe floodplain. The creek bed drops an average of 5.11 ft/half-mile of length. (b) Determine the flowrate during a flood if the depth is 8ft.Light brush floodplainClear, straight8 ft4 ft(a) i50 ft7 ftchannel6 ftPasture floodplain-5 ft80 ftft³/s(b) ift³/s8 ft

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