Question

Location of vena-contracta in an orificemeter does not depend upon the

a.

type of orifice.

b.

density, viscosity & compressibility of the fluid.

c.

ratio of pipe diameter to orifice diameter.

d.

pipe roughness.

Answer: (a).type of orifice.

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