The velocity for subsonic flow in a pipeline_______________?

Correct answer: A. Increases in the downstream direction

  • A. Increases in the downstream direction
  • B. Is constant
  • C. Decreases in the downstream direction
  • D. Is independent of the area of flow

Explanation

For subsonic compressible flow in a pipeline, friction causes the fluid to accelerate downstream toward sonic conditions, so its velocity increases. This is opposite to the usual frictional trend for supersonic flow.

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