The loss of head due to viscosity for laminar flow in pipes is (where d = Diameter of pipe, l = Length of pipe, v = Velocity of the liquid in the pipe, μ = Viscosity of the liquid, and w = Specific weight of the flowing liquid)
4μvl/wd²
8μvl/wd²
16μvl/wd²
32μvl/wd²
Correct Answer :
D. 32μvl/wd²
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