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(b) Answer the following in relation to flow through orifices. (i) Explain why the coefficient of...

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(b) Answer the following in relation to flow through orifices.(i) Explain why the coefficient of contraction is included in thedischarge equation for flow through a small orifice. [3 marks] (ii)If a small orifice meter with a diameter of 0.016 m discharges flowat a rate of 6 x 10-4 m3 /s under a head of 1.6 m, what is thevalue of the discharge coefficient? [2 marks] (iii) Explain thehydraulic difference between a small orifice and a large orifice.[2 marks]

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i Coefficient of contraction is included in discharge becauseflow area at vena contracta is smaller the orifice area thats whywe have to include coefficient    See Answer
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