The discharge through an external mouthpiece is given by (where a = Cross-sectional area of the mouthpiece, and H = Height of liquid above the mouthpiece)

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5.85 aHâˆš2g

1.585 aâˆš2gH

1.855 aHâˆš2g

0.855 aâˆš2gH

Correct Answer : Option (D) : 0.855 aâˆš2gH

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