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What pipe diameter is needed to carry 50 L/s of water at a velocity of 2.5 m/s?
- 79.8 mm
- 20.0 mm
- 159.6 mm
- 25.5 mm
Answer
C. 159.6 mm
Solution
A = Q/V = 0.05/2.5 = 0.02 m2; D = sqrt(4A/π ) = 0.1596 m = 159.6 mm.
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