Question

What is the co-efficient of contraction, if a fluid jet discharging from a 50 mm diameter orifice has a 40 mm diameter at its vena-contracta ?

a.

0.64

b.

1.65

c.

0.32

d.

0.94

Answer: (a).0.64

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