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. 125 m

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1.25 m

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