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In the constricted part of a pipe, fluid

Correct answer: D. Velocity decreases pressure increases

  • A. Velocity increases pressure decreases cases
  • B. Velocity and pressure increases
  • C. Velocity and pressure decreases
  • D. Velocity decreases pressure increases

Explanation

According to the principle of continuity and Bernoulli's equation, in the constricted part of a pipe where the diameter decreases, the fluid velocity increases while the pressure decreases. This is because of the conservation of mass and the conservation of energy of the fluid flow

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