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 \( v_B \).
Transcribed Image Text:### 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 \( v_B \).
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