When early aqueducts used settling basins, which outcome minimizes particulate clogging?

💡 Explanation

Reduced flow favors sedimentation because of decreased shear forces acting on particles which allows gravitational settling (Stokes' Law) rather than suspension. Therefore, clogging decreases; turbulence stirs particulates up.

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