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Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice Formula

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The Coefficient of Contraction is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice. Check FAQs

C c = \frac{A c}{a}

C_c - Coefficient of Contraction?A_c - Area of Jet?a - Area of Orifice?

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0.5549 = \frac{5.05}{9.1}

0.5549 = \frac{5.05m²}{9.1m²}

0.5549 = \frac{5.05}{9.1}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

C c = \frac{A c}{a}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

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C c = \frac{5.05m²}{9.1m²}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

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C c = \frac{5.05}{9.1}

Next Step Evaluate

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C c = 0.554945054945055

LAST Step Rounding Answer

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C c = 0.5549

Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice Formula Elements

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Coefficient of Contraction

The Coefficient of Contraction is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contracta and the area of the orifice.

Symbol: C_c

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Contraction

Area of Jet

Area of jet is the total area of the liquid jet that is flowing.

Symbol: A_c

Measurement: AreaUnit: m²

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Area of Jet

Area of Orifice

The Area of Orifice is often a pipe or tube of varying cross-sectional area, and it can be used to direct or modify the flow of a fluid (liquid or gas).

Symbol: a

Measurement: AreaUnit: m²

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Area of Orifice

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How to Evaluate Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice?

Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice evaluator uses Coefficient of Contraction = Area of Jet/Area of Orifice to evaluate the Coefficient of Contraction, The Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice formula is defined as the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena-contracta and the area of the orifice. Coefficient of Contraction is denoted by C_c symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice, enter Area of Jet (A_c) & Area of Orifice (a) and hit the calculate button.

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What is the formula to find Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice?

The formula of Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice is expressed as Coefficient of Contraction = Area of Jet/Area of Orifice. Here is an example- 0.549451 = 5.05/9.1.

How to calculate Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice?

With Area of Jet (A_c) & Area of Orifice (a) we can find Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice using the formula - Coefficient of Contraction = Area of Jet/Area of Orifice.

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Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice Formula

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How to Evaluate Coefficient of Contraction given Area of Orifice?

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