Physics

Physics

Problem

A garden hose has an internal diameter of 2.0 cm2.0\,\text{cm} and delivers water at a speed of 1.5 m ⁣/ ⁣s1.5\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}. The nozzle attached to the hose has an internal diameter of 0.80 cm0.80\,\text{cm}. What is the speed of the water as it leaves the nozzle? a) 18.8 m ⁣/ ⁣s18.8\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s} b) 0.24 m ⁣/ ⁣s0.24\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s} c) 9.4 m ⁣/ ⁣s9.4\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s} d) 3.8 m ⁣/ ⁣s3.8\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

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