Question
Physics Question on Fluid Mechanics
A liquid is allowed into a tube of truncated cone shape. Identify the correct statement from the following.
A
The speed is high at the wider end and low at the narrow end.
B
The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end.
C
The speed is same at both ends in an streamline flow.
D
The liquid flows with uniform velocity in the tube.
Answer
The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): The speed is low at the wider end and high at the narrow end.