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The discharge through an external mouthpiece is given by (where a = Cross-sectional area of the mouthpiece, and H = Height of liquid above the mouthpiece)

0.855 a2gH
1.855 aH2g
1.585 a2gH
5.85 aH2g

Correct Answer: 0.855 a2gH

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