ISRO Mechanical & Aerospace 2012 - Question 13

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Which configuration measures the stagnation pressure?

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  • A. Wall tap
  • B. Pitot tube facing flow
  • C. Tube facing downstream
  • D. Tube perpendicular to flow

Answer: B. Pitot tube facing flow

Explanation: A tube opening facing directly upstream brings the fluid to rest, measuring stagnation pressure.

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