Pipes in your system will have a C-Factor to help determine this loss. This is a measure of the roughness of the interior of the pipe that creates this friction. Different types of piping will have a different C-Factor, and the higher the C-Factor, the smoother the pipe.
A motif is a literary term that is an idea, object, or concept that repeats itself throughout a text. A motif gives clues to theme or reinforces ideas an author wants to emphasize. A motif generally reinforces the theme of the text. A motif must be repeated throughout a text to be considered a motif.
The Role and Importance of Motifs in Macbeth. by Tom Wiig. A motif is a recurring element, event, idea, or theme in a story. A motif is used to bring about a particular mood or theme. Motifs appear throughout literature, in most major books and works, if not all. Motifs often emphasize a theme or idea. Throughout the tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare employs the use of motifs to emphasize certain ideas as he aims to point out key elements for us, the audience, to decipher and explore.