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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