A piezometer and a Pitot tube are tapped into a horizontal water pipe, as shown in figure. The velocity of water at the center of the pipe isa) 2.4 m/sb) 1.53 m/sc) 2.07 m/sd) 1.93 m/sCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Applying Bernoulli’s equation between point ① and ②

Considering basic assumptions of the equation to be applicable.

② is a stagnation point

i. e. V₂ = 0 Also y1 = y2 Substituting the two conditions in Bernoulli’s equation

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Answer

Applying Bernoulli’s equation between point ① and ②

Considering basic assumptions of the equation to be applicable.

② is a stagnation point

i. e. V₂ = 0 Also y1 = y2 Substituting the two conditions in Bernoulli’s equation

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