What happens to the magnitude of the velocity of an incompressible fluid when the diameter of the tube decreases? The velocity increases. The velocity decreases. The velocity stays the same. Not enough information.
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Step 1: The equation for the flow rate of an incompressible fluid in a pipe is given by Q = A * V, where Q is the flow rate, A is the cross-sectional area of the pipe, and V is the velocity of the fluid. Show more…
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