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Torricelli's Theorem

Velocity of fluid flowing from an orifice

Fluid Dynamics

Source Details

Id

fluids-torricelli

Name

Torricelli's Theorem

Discipline

fluids

Category

Fluid Dynamics

Latex

v = \sqrt{2gh}

Description

Velocity of fluid flowing from an orifice

Conditions

Large tank with small orifice

Variables
[
  {
    "symbol": "v",
    "name": "Exit Velocity",
    "unit": "m/s",
    "siUnit": "m/s",
    "imperialUnit": "ft/s"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "g",
    "name": "Gravity",
    "unit": "m/s²",
    "siUnit": "m/s²"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "h",
    "name": "Height Above Orifice",
    "unit": "m",
    "siUnit": "m",
    "imperialUnit": "ft"
  }
]
Solve For

v, h

Tags

torricelli, orifice, velocity, drain

Is Custom

false