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A Pitot tube is an instrument used to measure the velocity of a flowing fluid. Pitot tubes are employed in wind tunnels and on aircraft in flight to calculate airspeed using anemometers. They are also used to measure liquid flow rates. Invented in the early 18th century by French engineer Henri Pitot, it was later modified into its modern form in the mid-19th century by French scientist Henry Darcy. Principle of Operation of the Pitot Tube A Pitot tube consists of two hollow tubes that measure p

A Pitot tube is an instrument used to measure the velocity of a flowing fluid. Pitot tubes are employed in anemometers within wind tunnels and on aircraft in flight to calculate airspeed. They are also used to measure fluid flow rates. It was invented in the early 18th century by French engineer Henri Pitot. In the mid-19th century, it was refined by French engineer Henry Darcy. Principle of Operation of the Pitot Tube The Pitot tube consists of two hollow tubes that measure pressure at differen