During the Islamic Golden Age, which consequence resulted from applying algebraic geometric solutions to irrigation canal design?

💡 Explanation

When algebraic geometry was applied to irrigation, channel cross-sections were optimized using quadratic equations to calculate area for a given perimeter, leading to decreased hydraulic radius and, therefore, reduced rate of water loss due to slower waterflow speed. Therefore lower waterflow per given capacity results, reducing required water abstraction rather than pipe standardization, reduced evaporation, or sediment management which depend on other variables.

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