Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Quiz

Mechanical Engineering : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Quiz(MCQ)

Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity

area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice

loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice

Correct Answer : Option (C) : area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice

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