Determine the velocity of flow of an oil through a pipe when the difference of mercury level in a differential U-tube manometer connected to pitot tube is 100 mm. Take Cv = 0.98, Sp gr of oil = 0.8, and of mercury = 13.6.

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Determine the velocity of flow of an oil through a pipe when the difference of mercury level in a differential U-tube manometer connected to pitot tube is 100 mm. Take Cv = 0.98, Sp gr of oil = 0.8, and of mercury = 13.6.

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