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The Coefficient of Velocity is the ratio of actual velocity to theoretical velocity. Check FAQs
Cv=vaVth
Cv - Coefficient of Velocity?va - Actual Velocity?Vth - Theoretical Velocity?

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0.8889Edit=8Edit9Edit
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Coefficient of velocity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Coefficient of velocity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cv=vaVth
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cv=8m/s9m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cv=89
Next Step Evaluate
Cv=0.888888888888889
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cv=0.8889

Coefficient of velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Coefficient of Velocity
The Coefficient of Velocity is the ratio of actual velocity to theoretical velocity.
Symbol: Cv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Velocity
Actual velocity is the velocity at which a microscopic particle of dust would be traveling if it were in the air stream.
Symbol: va
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Theoretical Velocity
Theoretical velocity is defined as the velocity that is calculated theoretically.
Symbol: Vth
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Coefficient of Velocity

​Go Coefficient of velocity for horizontal and vertical distance
Cv=R4VH
​Go Coefficient of Velocity given Head Loss
Cv=1-(hfH)

Other formulas in Velocity and Time category

​Go Theoretical velocity
v=29.81Hp
​Go Velocity of liquid at C-C for Hc, Ha, and H
Vi=29.81(Ha+Hc-HAP)
​Go Time of Emptying Tank through Orifice at Bottom
ttotal=2AT((Hi)-(Hf))Cda29.81
​Go Time of Emptying Hemispherical Tank
ttotal=π(((43)Rt((Hi1.5)-(Hf1.5)))-(0.4((Hi52)-(Hf)52)))Cda(29.81)

How to Evaluate Coefficient of velocity?

Coefficient of velocity evaluator uses Coefficient of Velocity = Actual Velocity/Theoretical Velocity to evaluate the Coefficient of Velocity, The Coefficient of velocity formula is defined as the ratio between the actual velocity of the jet at the vena-contracta to the theoretical velocity at the jet. Coefficient of Velocity is denoted by Cv symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of velocity, enter Actual Velocity (va) & Theoretical Velocity (Vth) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of velocity

What is the formula to find Coefficient of velocity?
The formula of Coefficient of velocity is expressed as Coefficient of Velocity = Actual Velocity/Theoretical Velocity. Here is an example- 0.285714 = 8/9.
How to calculate Coefficient of velocity?
With Actual Velocity (va) & Theoretical Velocity (Vth) we can find Coefficient of velocity using the formula - Coefficient of Velocity = Actual Velocity/Theoretical Velocity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Coefficient of Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Coefficient of Velocity-
  • Coefficient of Velocity=Horizontal Distance/(sqrt(4*Vertical Distance*Head of the Liquid))OpenImg
  • Coefficient of Velocity=sqrt(1-(Head Loss/Head of the Liquid))OpenImg
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