Ok, this question is driving me nuts because logically it just does not make sense to me. It says:
A decrease in which of the following fluid characteristics would increase the pressure at any given point in a moving ideal fluid?
A) temperature
B) density
C) cross-sectional area of pipe
D) velocity (CORRECT)
It says that as velocity decreases pressure increases. I put C) with the rationale that as the pipe diameter decreases, the velocity increases, and therefore the pressure increases. Granted, this is not assuming an ideal fluid.
EDIT: Nevermind I get it. Probably need a study break if this type of stuff is throwing me off
A decrease in which of the following fluid characteristics would increase the pressure at any given point in a moving ideal fluid?
A) temperature
B) density
C) cross-sectional area of pipe
D) velocity (CORRECT)
It says that as velocity decreases pressure increases. I put C) with the rationale that as the pipe diameter decreases, the velocity increases, and therefore the pressure increases. Granted, this is not assuming an ideal fluid.
EDIT: Nevermind I get it. Probably need a study break if this type of stuff is throwing me off
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