For pipe flows, head is proportional to __________ at constant capacity(where, D = pipe diameter) ?

Correct answer: C. 1/D5

  • A. 1/D
  • B. 1/D2
  • C. 1/D5
  • D. D2

Explanation

At constant flow rate, velocity varies as 1/D², while frictional head loss contains the factor V²D⁻¹. Therefore, with the friction factor treated as constant, head loss varies approximately as 1/D⁵.

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