Pilot tube is a device, which convert velocity head of flowing water into pressure by ____________________?

Correct answer: A. H = v2/2g

  • A. H = v2/2g
  • B. H = v/g
  • C. H = v2 / g2
  • D. H = v2 / g

Explanation

A Pitot tube converts velocity head into pressure head according to Bernoulli’s relation, h = v²/2g. Here v is flow velocity and g is gravitational acceleration.

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