Energy equation and continuity equation mismatch

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A pipe is discharging from H=100m to an open atmosphere. The available discharge at inlet is 0.4m3/s

1. The bernauli's equation tells v=sqrt(2*g*H), neglecting any losses in the pipe, v=~44m/s
2. continuity equation tells v=Q/A, say diameter of pipe=0.3m, v=~5.65m/s

which is correct?
 
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