FIGURE 15-10 -Water Flows in the Horizontal Pipe Shown in Figure 15-10

question 56

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 15-10
-Water flows in the horizontal pipe shown in Figure 15-10. At A the area is 25.0 cm² and the speed of the water is 2.80 m/s. At B the area is 16.0 cm². The fluid in the manometer is mercury, which has a density of 13,600 kg/m³. What is the manometer reading h?

• A) 0.546 cm
• B) 1.31 cm
• C) 2.81 cm
• D) 4.24 cm
• E) 3.36 cm

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.