Coefficient of velocity is defined as the ratio of
A. Actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
B. Area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
C. Actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge
D. None of the above
Answer: Option A
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A flow in which the quantity of liquid flowing per second is constant, is called __________ flow.
A. Steady
B. Streamline
C. Turbulent
D. Unsteady
A hydraulic ram is a device used to
A. Store the energy of water
B. Increase the pressure of water
C. To lift water from deep wells
D. To lift small quantity of water to a greater height when a large quantity of water is available at a smaller height
A. The weight of the body
B. More than the weight of the body
C. Less than the weight of the body
D. Weight of the fluid displaced by the body
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