Physics

Problem

Water of constant density flows steadily through the arrangement shown. • Inlet pipe: diameter

6\,\text{cm}

, speed

2.0\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

• Outlet A: diameter

4\,\text{cm}

, speed

3.0\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

• Outlet B: diameter

3\,\text{cm}

, speed unknown What is the average speed of the water in outlet B? a)

4.0\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

2.7\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

2.5\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}

8.0\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}