The length AB of a pipe ABC in which the liquid is flowing has diameter (d1) and is suddenly contracted to diameter (d2) at B which is constant for the length BC. The loss of head due to sudden contraction, assuming coefficient of contraction as 0.62, is
v₁²/2g
v₂²/2g
0.5 v₁²/2g
0.375 v₂²/2g
Correct Answer :
D. 0.375 v₂²/2g
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