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Q.	Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of
A.	Actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
B.	Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice
C.	Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice
D.	Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice
Answer» D. Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice

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