Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of:
Fluid MechanicsFluid Mechanics and HydraulicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Head to discharge
B
Theoretical velocity to actual velocity
C
Pipe length to diameter
D
Area of jet at vena contracta to area of orifice
Correct Answer
D. Area of jet at vena contracta to area of orifice
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Jet contracts after leaving the orifice, forming vena contracta.
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.