The amount Q of water emptied by a pipe varies directly as the square of the diameter d. A pipe 2 inches in diameter will empty 16 gal of water over a fixed time period. Assuming the same kind of flow, how many gallons of water are emptied in the same amount of time by a pipe that is 4 inches in diameter? gallons are emptied. ***

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The amount Q of water emptied by a pipe varies directly as the square of the diameter d. A pipe 2 inches in diameter
will empty 16 gal of water over a fixed time period. Assuming the same kind of flow, how many gallons of water are
emptied in the same amount of time by a pipe that is 4 inches in diameter?
gallons are emptied.
Transcribed Image Text:The amount Q of water emptied by a pipe varies directly as the square of the diameter d. A pipe 2 inches in diameter will empty 16 gal of water over a fixed time period. Assuming the same kind of flow, how many gallons of water are emptied in the same amount of time by a pipe that is 4 inches in diameter? gallons are emptied.
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