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The kinetic energy correction factor for fully developed laminar flow in a circular pipe is:

  1. 2.0
  2. 1.0
  3. 1.05
  4. 1.33

Answer

A. 2.0

Solution

= 2 for laminar flow; for turbulent flow 1.03-1.10.

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