An incompressible fluid flows through a pipe that has two sections: a wide section with a diameter of 4 inches and a narrow section with a diameter of 2 inches. In which section of the pipe is the speed of the fluid largest? a) both sections have the same speed b) the wide section c the narrow section d) which section has largest speed depends on the direction of flow

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An incompressible fluid flows through a pipe that has two sections: a wide section with a diameter
of 4 inches and a narrow section with a diameter of 2 inches. In which section of the pipe is the
speed of the fluid largest?
a) both sections have the same speed
b) the wide section
c the narrow section
d) which section has largest speed depends on the direction of flow

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