Water Flows Through a Constriction in a Horizontal Pipe

question 35

Multiple Choice

Water flows through a constriction in a horizontal pipe.As it enters the constriction, the water's:

• A)speed increases and pressure decreases
• B)speed increases and pressure remains constant
• C)speed increases and pressure increases
• D)speed decreases and pressure increases
• E)speed decreases and pressure decreases

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Definitions:

Percentage

A mathematical term representing a fraction of 100, used to describe proportions or ratios.

Fresh Water

Water that contains minimal amounts of dissolved salts, especially found in lakes, rivers, and streams, as opposed to salt water.

Groundwater

Soil water and water in aquifers.

Aquifers

Underground layers of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well.