Question

The velocity of kerosene oil in a horizontal pipe is 5 m/s. If $g = 10m/s^{2}$ then the velocity head of oil will be

• A. 1.25 m
• B. 12.5 m
• C. 0.125 m
• D. 125m

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1.25 m

Answer 2

Velocity head $h = \frac{v^{2}}{2g} = \frac{(5)^{2}}{2 \times 10} = 1.25m$