A Constriction in a Pipe Reduces Its Diameter from 4

question 36

Multiple Choice

A constriction in a pipe reduces its diameter from 4.0 cm to 2.0 cm.Where the pipe is narrow the water speed is 8.0 m/s.Where it is wide the water speed is:

• A)2.0 m/s
• B)4.0 m/s
• C)8.0 m/s
• D)16 m/s
• E)32 m/s

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