Uniform flow vs non-uniform flow in fluid

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The discussion centers on the distinction between uniform and non-uniform flow in fluid mechanics, specifically addressing the gradients of hydraulic head components: $$S_0$$, $$S_w$$, and $$i$$. It is established that for non-uniform flow, these gradients are not equal, contradicting a statement in the provided notes. The consensus is that the second part of the notes contains a typographical error, which should indicate that the gradients are not the same (≠) rather than equal (=).

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Homework Statement


In the notes , it's stated in the first part for non-uniform flow that the gradient of $$S_0$$ , $$S_w$$ and $$i$$ are not the same
, But , in the lower part , it's stated in the first part for non-uniform flow that the gradient of $$S_0$$ , $$S_w$$ and $$i$$ are the same
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So , i think the second part is wrong . IMO , for non-uniform flow that the gradient of $$S_0$$ , $$S_w$$ and $$i$$ should not be the same [/B]
 

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It's clearly a typo. Should be ≠ somewhere, presumably at the second =.
 
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