In area meter (e.g., Rotameter), with increase in the fluid flow rate, the
(A) Pressure drop increases linearly
(B) Pressure drop is almost constant
(C) Area through which fluid flows does not vary
(D) None of these

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Answer :

(B) Pressure drop is almost constant

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