The river channel in an estuary has a uniform width of 350 m and a depth of 5 m. Assuming a tidal range of 0.8m and average tidal current speed of 0.15m/s, how far upriver would the tide go? (Answer in km)

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The river channel in an estuary has a uniform width of 350 m
and a depth of 5 m. Assuming a tidal range of 0.8m and
average tidal current speed of 0.15m/s, how far upriver would
the tide go? (Answer in km)
Transcribed Image Text:The river channel in an estuary has a uniform width of 350 m and a depth of 5 m. Assuming a tidal range of 0.8m and average tidal current speed of 0.15m/s, how far upriver would the tide go? (Answer in km)
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