College Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Conceptual Questions - Page 359: 10

Answer

In this situation, the term steady flow refers to the steady flow rate of the volume of the fluid along every point in the path.

Work Step by Step

The fluid velocity can change depending on the cross-sectional area through which it flows. If a fluid flows through a space with a smaller cross-sectional area, then the velocity is higher. If a fluid flows through a space with a larger cross-sectional area, then the velocity is lower. These changes in velocity allow the same volume of fluid to flow at every point in the path in a given time. In this situation, the term steady flow refers to the steady flow rate of the volume of the fluid along every point in the path.
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