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The velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe is to be
Chapter 5, Problem 34P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 34P
The velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe is to be measured by two different Pitot-type mercury manometers shown in Fig. P12-24C. Would you expect both manometers to predict the same velocity for flowing water? If not, which would be more accurate? Explain. What would your response be if air were flowing in the pipe instead of water?
FIGURE P12-24C
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QUESTION:
Problem 34P
The velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe is to be measured by two different Pitot-type mercury manometers shown in Fig. P12-24C. Would you expect both manometers to predict the same velocity for flowing water? If not, which would be more accurate? Explain. What would your response be if air were flowing in the pipe instead of water?
FIGURE P12-24C
ANSWER:
Solution 34P
We need to find which manometer of the given two is more accurate.
Manometer 1