Find the conjugate depth to an initial flow depth

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A trapezoidal channel having bottom width of 8 m and side slopes of 1 : 1, carries a discharge of 80 m^3/s. Find the conjugate depth to an initial flow depth of 0.75 m before the jump. Also determine the energy loss in the hydraulic jump.

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