Question

The total head of a liquid particle in motion is equal to

a.

pressure head + kinetic head + potential head

b.

pressure head - (kinetic head + potential head)

c.

potential head - (pressure head + kinetic head)

d.

kinetic head - (pressure head + potential head)

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Answer: (a).pressure head + kinetic head + potential head

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