Water Gs=1 1. In a test to determine the discharge coefficient of a 70 by 35 mm Venturi meter, the total weight of water passing through the meter in 5 minutes was 3.5 kN. A mercury differential gage connected to the inlet and throat of the meter showed an average mercury difference during that time of 300 mm. Determine the actual discharge if the same meter is used later on and a 250 mm difference is then observed. h = 300 mm Mercury, Hg

Water Gs=1 1. In a test to determine the discharge coefficient of a 70 by 35 mm Venturi meter, the total weight of water passing through the meter in 5 minutes was 3.5 kN. A mercury differential gage connected to the inlet and throat of the meter showed an average mercury difference during that time of 300 mm. Determine the actual discharge if the same meter is used later on and a 250 mm difference is then observed. h = 300 mm Mercury, Hg

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