Bernoulli Applications: Venturi, Pitot Tube, Orifice

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Derive the venturi meter's flow-rate formula from Bernoulli + continuity
Explain how a Pitot tube measures local velocity from stagnation minus static pressure
Apply a discharge coefficient to account for real (non-ideal) orifice behaviour
Choose the appropriate flow-meter for a given measurement need

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