In a horizontal pipe, water flows through a narrow section. Compared with the wider section, the speed of water in the narrow section is
Options
A.
Lower
B.
Higher
C.
The same in all cases
D.
Zero
E.
Unpredictable from the given conditions
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Higher
Detailed Explanation
For steady incompressible flow, the continuity equation Av = constant applies. A smaller cross-sectional area therefore corresponds to greater flow speed.