What Is Coefficient Of Contraction?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice. The typical value may be taken as 0.64 for a sharp orifice (concentric with the flow channel). The smaller the value, the more effect the vena contracta has.

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