12 point VA VB An unknown fluid flows through a horizontal pipe with a decreasing square cross section. At point A, the sides of the cross section have a length of a = 15 cm. At point B, the sides of the cross section have a length of b = 10 cm. If the speed at point A is vA = 4.7, what is the speed vR of the fluid at point B? Enter the numerical value in SI units. a Type your answer.
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![### Fluid Dynamics Problem
**Diagram Description:**
The image shows a horizontal pipe with a decreasing square cross section. It illustrates two points, A and B, along the pipe with corresponding cross-sectional areas and velocities depicted by arrows:
- **Point A:**
- Cross-sectional side length: \( a = 15 \, \text{cm} \)
- Velocity at point A: \( v_A = 4.7 \, \text{m/s} \)
- **Point B:**
- Cross-sectional side length: \( b = 10 \, \text{cm} \)
**Problem Statement:**
An unknown fluid flows through the pipe. The goal is to determine the speed \( v_B \) of the fluid at point B. The numerical value should be entered in SI units.
**Steps to Solve:**
To find \( v_B \), use the principle of conservation of mass, which in the case of an incompressible fluid is expressed as:
\[ A_A \times v_A = A_B \times v_B \]
Where:
- \( A_A \) and \( A_B \) are the cross-sectional areas at points A and B.
- \( v_A \) and \( v_B \) are the velocities at points A and B.
Cross-sectional area for a square is given by side\(^2\). Therefore:
\[ A_A = a^2, \quad A_B = b^2 \]
Substitute and solve for \( v_B \):
\[ (15 \, \text{cm})^2 \times 4.7 \, \text{m/s} = (10 \, \text{cm})^2 \times v_B \]
Convert cm to meters before solving:
\[ (0.15 \, \text{m})^2 \times 4.7 \, \text{m/s} = (0.10 \, \text{m})^2 \times v_B \]
Calculate to find \( v_B \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F25267c99-536f-4868-906a-0332ba6328b1%2F347d1aa2-bb5b-4130-8812-da41b5d1a9df%2Fk1wefoq_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)

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