Answer :
Answer:
v₁ = 9 m/s
Explanation:
Here, we can use the continuity equation, as follows:
[tex]A_1v_1 = A_2v_2[/tex]
where,
A₁ = Cross-sectional area of the wider section = 48 cm²
A₂ = Cross-sectional area of the constriction = 12 cm²
v₁ = speed of flow in wider section = ?
v₂ = speed flow in constriction = 36 m/s
Therefore,
[tex](48\ cm^2)v_1 = (12\ cm^2)(36\ m/s)\\\\v_1 = \frac{(12\ cm^2)(36\ m/s)}{(48\ cm^2)} \\\\[/tex]
v₁ = 9 m/s