Question

Vena-contracta formed during flow of a liquid through an orificemeter has

a.

minimum liquid cross-section.

b.

more diameter compared to orifice diameter.

c.

minimum velocity of fluid stream.

d.

none of these.

Answer: (a).minimum liquid cross-section.

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