Continuity Equation: Is It Independent of Pipe Radius?

Gear2d · Aug 18, 2008

For the continuity equation (Q= Av, A is cross sectional area, v is velocity), is it independent of the radius of the pipe? If so, why?

Defennder · Aug 18, 2008

Well, is A independent of the pipe radius?

GT1 · Aug 18, 2008

A=[tex]\Pi[/tex]*R^2

Troponin · Aug 19, 2008

Gear2d said:

For the continuity equation (Q= Av, A is cross sectional area, v is velocity), is it independent of the radius of the pipe? If so, why?

The cross-sectional area is dependent on the radius.

The velocity must increase as the radius decreases to allow the same volume of fluid to pass through over a given time.

Continuity Equation: Is It Independent of Pipe Radius?

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