An orifice in the side of a tank discharges water under a head of 10ft. If the diameter of the orifice is 2m, the coefficient of contraction is 0.63 and the head lost is 0.80ft, determine the discharge. (A) 0.3438 cfs B) 0.4383 cfs 0.3348 cfs 0.4338 cfs

An orifice in the side of a tank discharges water under a head of 10ft. If the diameter of the orifice is 2m, the coefficient of contraction is 0.63 and the head lost is 0.80ft, determine the discharge. (A) 0.3438 cfs B) 0.4383 cfs 0.3348 cfs 0.4338 cfs

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