In a Section of Horizontal Pipe with a Diameter of 3.0

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a section of horizontal pipe with a diameter of 3.0 cm,the pressure is 100 kPa and water is flowing with a speed of 1.5 m/s.The pipe narrows to 2.0 cm.What is the pressure in the narrower region? Treat the water as an ideal incompressible fluid.

• A)95 kPa
• B)48 kPa
• C)44 kPa
• D)230 kPa
• E)67 kPa

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