In case of Venturimeter, friction losses are about __________ percent of maximum velocity head. (A) 2 (B) 8 (C) 12 (D) 20

In case of Venturimeter, friction losses are about __________ percent of
maximum velocity head.
(A) 2
(B) 8
(C) 12
(D) 20
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(A) 2
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