A sharp-edged orifice in the vertical wall of a large tank has a diameter of 25 mm. The coefficient of contraction is 0.620 and the coefficient of velocity is 0.98. If the jet drops 936 mm in a horizontal distance of 2.490 meter from the vena contract, Determine the power loss in watts.

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A sharp-edged orifice in the vertical wall of a large tank has a diameter of 25 mm. The coefficient of contraction is 0.620 and the coefficient of velocity is 0.98. If the jet drops 936 mm in a horizontal distance of 2.490 meter from the vena contract, Determine the power loss in watts.

a. 5.26 Watts

b. 3.78 Watts

c. 2.5 Watts

d. 1.16 Watts

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