Water Enters a Pipe of Diameter 3

question 55

Multiple Choice

Water enters a pipe of diameter 3.0 cm with a velocity of 3.0 m/s.The water encounters a constriction where its velocity is 15 m/s.What is the diameter of the constricted portion of the pipe?

• A)0.44 cm
• B)0.75 cm
• C)1.3 cm
• D)1.6 cm
• E)6.7 cm

---

Definitions:

Arithmetic Sequence

A sequence of numbers in which each term after the first is obtained by adding a constant difference to the preceding term.

Recursive Definition

A definition of a function, sequence, or process in which the next term is defined in terms of previous terms.

Common Difference

The consistent difference between consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence.

Common Difference

The difference between successive terms in an arithmetic sequence.