Fluid Flow: Water flows out of a large reservoir through 5.0-cm diameter pipe. The pipe connects to a 3.0-cm diameter pipe that is open to the atmosphere, as shown in the figure. What is the speed of the water in the 5.0-cm pipe? Treat the water as an ideal incompressible fluid.

A. 2.3 m/s
B. 3.2 m/s
C. 3.9 m/s
D. 8.9 m/s
E. 10 m/s


Answer: B

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