An orifice in a 30 degree plane from horizontal as shown has its vena contracta at elevation 10.7m. If the water surface in the tank is at elevation 15.25m and the peak of the jet is at elevation 14m. Find the coefficient of velocity.
An orifice in a 30 degree plane from horizontal as shown has its vena contracta at elevation 10.7m. If the water surface in the tank is at elevation 15.25m and the peak of the jet is at elevation 14m. Find the coefficient of velocity.
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Elevation 15.25m
Elevation 14 m
water
Elevation 10.7m
30°
An orifice in a 30 degree plane from horizontal as shown has its vena contracta at elevation 10.7m. If the water surface in the tank is
at elevation 15.25m and the peak of the jet is at elevation 14m. Find the coefficient of velocity.
0.983
B) No answer among the choices
0.952
D
0.964
0.975
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