A Pitot tube indicates 5 cm of water (manometer) when it is being used for measuring velocity of air. The velocity of air in m/sec is (A) 5 (B) 14.1 (C) 56.22 (D) 28.2

A Pitot tube indicates 5 cm of water (manometer) when it is being used
for measuring velocity of air. The velocity of air in m/sec is
(A) 5
(B) 14.1
(C) 56.22
(D) 28.2
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(D) 28.2
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