Question: Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

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A : actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity

B : loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice

C : actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

D : area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice

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