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<math>\frac{H_2}{H_1} = \frac{1}{2}(\sqrt{8{F_1^2} + 1} - 1)</math>
 
<math>\frac{H_2}{H_1} = \frac{1}{2}(\sqrt{8{F_1^2} + 1} - 1)</math>
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where <math>F_1 = \sqrt{gY_1}</math>
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where <math>F_1 = \frac{V_1}{\sqrt{gY_1}}</math>
 
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<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.
 
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