A pitot tube is an instrument for measuring
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pressure of flow
discharge of flow
velocity of flow
total energy of flow
Correct Answer
C. velocity of flow
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Pitot tube measures the stagnation (total) pressure at a point in the flow. Velocity: V = sqrt(2*g*h), where h = difference between stagnation and static head. A Pitot-static (Prandtl) tube combines both tappings for direct velocity measurement. Measures local velocity, not average; calibration factor Cv (~0.98–1.0) may be needed. Pitot tube measures velocity of flow.
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