AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 15 · Calculator allowed
Flow speed where a pipe gets wider
Fluid moves from a pipe section of radius R into one of radius 2R. Find how its speed in the wide part compares with its speed in the narrow part.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 15 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 192 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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