In an external mouthpiece, the absolute pressure head at vena contracta is __________ the
atmospheric pressure head by an amount equal to 0.89 times the height of the liquid, above the
vena contracta.
(A) Less than
(B) More than
(C) Equal to
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: Option A

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