Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice
actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge
area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
✅ The correct answer is option D.

The degree of reaction in an axial flow compressor is defined as the ratio of static enthalpy rise in the

rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stator
stator to static enthalpy rise in the rotor
rotor to static enthalpy rise in the stage
stator to static enthalpy rise in the stage
✅ The correct answer is option C.