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Water flows steadily through a pipe of uniform cross-section from point A to B with same speed in these positions:

Correct answer: D. All cases

  • A. Horizontal pipe
  • B. Vertical with A on top
  • C. Vertical with B on top
  • D. All cases

Explanation

If cross-sectional area and flow conditions remain identical, the local flow speed can be the same regardless of orientation. In steady incompressible flow with identical geometry,

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