Water is moving with a speed of 5.18ms−1 through a pipe with a cross-section area of 4.20cm2. The water gradually descends 9.66m as the cross-sectional area of pipe is increased to 7.60cm2. The speed of the flow of water at lower level is
A
2.86ms−1
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B
3.0ms−1
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C
3.82ms−1
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D
5.7ms−1
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Solution
The correct option is A2.86ms−1 From the principle of continuity A1v1=A2v2 v2=A1v1A2=4.20×5.187.60=2.86ms−1.