Practice mode Water Management

Which expression gives the theoretical velocity of a jet at the vena contracta?

Correct answer B. (2gh)^1/2

Explanation

By Torricelli's theorem, applying Bernoulli's equation between the free surface and the jet gives a theoretical velocity of √(2gh), where h is the head above the orifice.

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