Torricelli's law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A theorem in fluid dynamics relating the speed of fluid flowing from an orifice to the height of fluid above the opening.

Word forms

Torricelli's law

Etymology

Named after the Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli.

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