A Pipe of 2

question 20

Multiple Choice

A pipe of 2.54 cm inside diameter has a constriction in which the inside diameter is 1.27 cm.If water is flowing through this pipe with a velocity of 1.22 m/s in the main section,the velocity in the constricted section is

• A)0.305 m/s
• B)0.610 m/s
• C)2.44 m/s
• D)1.22 m/s
• E)4.88 m/s

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Definitions:

Endocrine Gland

refers to glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland situated at the base of the brain, important for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an extensive range of bodily functions, including emotional responses, hormonal balance, and hunger/thirst.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.