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The discharge through a small rectangular orifice is given by (where Cd = Coefficient of discharge for the orifice, a = Cross-sectional area of the orifice, h = Height of the liquid above the centre of the orifice)

Q = Cd x a x 2gh

Correct Answer: Q = Cd x a x 2gh

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