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An orifice is an opening in a vessel with

closed perimeter of regular shape through which water flows
the water level of the liquid on the up stream side is below the top of the orifice
partially full flow
prolonged sides having length of 2 to 3 diameters of the opening in thick wall.

Correct Answer: closed perimeter of regular shape through which water flows

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