Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Engineering

Q1:

Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

A actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity

B loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice

C actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

D area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice

ANS:D - area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice

Explanation: No answer description is available.