Velocity from a Pitot Tube Reading
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A Pitot tube in water measures a head difference of 0.20 m. Neglecting losses, the flow velocity is most nearly:
- A1.98 m/s
- B0.99 m/s
- C1.40 m/s
- D3.92 m/s
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Answer: A. 1.98 m/s
V = √(2gh) = √(2 × 9.81 × 0.20) = 1.98 m/s. Omitting the 2 gives 1.40 m/s.
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