A constriction in a pipe reduces its diameter from 4.0 cm to 2.0 cm. Where the pipe is narrow the water speed is 8.0 m/s. Where it is wide the water speed is: A) 2.0 m/s B) 4.0 m/s C) 8.0 m/s D) 16 m/s E) 32 m/s

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A constriction in a pipe reduces its diameter from 4.0 cm to 2.0 cm. Where the pipe is narrow the water speed is 8.0 m/s. Where it is wide the water speed is:

 
  1. A) 2.0 m/s

     
  2. B) 4.0 m/s

     
  3. C) 8.0 m/s

     
  4. D) 16 m/s 

     
  5. E) 32 m/s

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