<math>F_1</math> is called the Froude number, <math>g</math> is the acceleration due to gravity, and <math>Y_1</math> is the depth of the water.
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<math>F_1</math> is called the Froude number, <math>V_1</math> is the speed of the water, <math>g</math> is the acceleration due to gravity, and <math>Y_1</math> is the depth of the water.