When a Pitot-static tube is immersed in a water stream (density $${\rho _w}$$), the differential head measured by a mercury (density $${\rho _m}$$ manometer is $${h_m}.$$ What is the velocity of the water stream?

GATE 1987 Mechanical Engineering PYQ — Fluid Mechanics

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Fluid Mechanics · Flow Measurement

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