When the radius of the flow tube is decreased, the _______.Question 18Select one:A.pressure gradient decreasesB.fluid flow rate decreasesC.fluid flow rate and the pressure gradient decreaseD.fluid flow rate increasesE.friction decreases
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When the radius of the flow tube is decreased, the _______.Question 18Select one:A.pressure gradient decreasesB.fluid flow rate decreasesC.fluid flow rate and the pressure gradient decreaseD.fluid flow rate increasesE.friction decreases
Solution
The answer is D. fluid flow rate increases.
This is based on the principle of continuity which states that the product of the cross-sectional area of the tube and the fluid speed must be constant. So, if the radius (and thus the cross-sectional area) of the tube decreases, the fluid speed must increase to keep the product constant. This increased speed translates to an increased flow rate.
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