For flow through a venturi at a particular discharge, the correct relationships among heads at points X, Y, and Z are__________________?

Correct answer: A. h1 > h2 < h3

  • A. h1 > h2 < h3
  • B. h1 > h2 > h3
  • C. h2 < h1 < h3
  • D. h1 < h2 < h3

Explanation

In a venturi, velocity is greatest at the throat, so the pressure or piezometric head there is lowest. The head decreases from the upstream section to the throat and then rises toward the downstream section, giving h1 > h2 < h3.

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