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Co-efficient of discharge (Cd) is defined as actual discharge/theoretical discharge and is equal to Cc . Cv; where Cc = Co-efficient of contraction and Cv = co-efficient of velocity. Cd of an orifice is usually about

a.

0.42

b.

0.62

c.

0.82

d.

0.98

Answer: (b).0.62

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