For a given fluid flow rate, which of the following incurs maximum head loss? (A) Orificemeter (B) Venturimeter (C) Flow nozzle (D) All of them incur the same head loss

For a given fluid flow rate, which of the following incurs maximum head
loss?
(A) Orificemeter
(B) Venturimeter
(C) Flow nozzle
(D) All of them incur the same head loss
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(A) Orificemeter
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