Q. Pitot tube is a device used in the flowing fluid for measuring

A
velocity
B
pressure
C
kinetic energy
D
discharge
Solution:
  • Pitot tube is a device used in the flowing fluid for measuring velocity.
  • The pitot tube principle uses two pipes to convey fluid pressure to the sensing element in such a manner that the difference in pressure between the two is proportional to the flow velocity.
  • Pitot tubes are used in anemometers to calculate airspeed in wind tunnels and aircraft in flight.
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