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29.
If a single pipe of length L and diameter D is to be replaced by three pipes of same material, same length and equal diameter d (d < D), to convey the same total discharge under the same head loss, then d and D are related by
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Mahesh sinh said:   5 years ago
n= (D/d)^5/2.
Therefor n^2/5 =D/d,
d = D/n^2/5,
Here n=3,
Than d= D/3^2:5.

Rohit said:   6 years ago
Yes, Correct @Shashikanth.

Shashikanth said:   6 years ago
It must be D = d/3^1/5.

Harsh said:   7 years ago
Please Explain.

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