As a fluid gains speed, its internal pressure

A) increases.
B) remains unchanged.
C) decreases.


Answer: C

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a. 2.0 m/s, up. b. 3.0 m/s, down. c. 3.0 m/s, up. d. 5.0 m/s, down. e. 12.8 m/s, down.

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