Q. 14
Water is slowly coming out from a vertical pipe. As the water descends after coming out, its area of cross section reduces. Explain this on the basis of the equation of continuity.
Answer :
Let the area of the pipe be and the velocity of water exiting the pipe be
. After coming out, let the cross-sectional area be
and the velocity be
.
Now, as water descends, its velocity increases as gravity acts on it. hence,
Hence, . The cross-section decreases as the water comes out of the pipe.
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