AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
Water flows through a pipe that narrows from area 4.0 cm² to 1.0 cm². If the wide section's speed is 2.0 m/s, the narrow section's speed is
A.8.0 m/s
B.0.50 m/s
C.2.0 m/s
D.16 m/s
Explanation
Core Concept
v₂ = v₁(A₁/A₂) = 2.0(4.0/1.0) = 8.0 m/s.
Correct Answer
A8.0 m/s
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