Water is flowing at the rate of 500cm3/sec in a horizontal pipe of uniform cross-section area of 25cm2. The velocity of flow of water in cm/s is
A
25cm/sec
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B
15cm/sec
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C
20cm/sec
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D
50cm/sec
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Solution
The correct option is C20cm/sec Given, rate of flow (Q)=500cm3/sec
Area of cross-section of pipe (A)=25cm2
Let the velocity of flow of water =v
We know, Q=A×V ⇒500=25×v ⇒v=20cm/sec