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In fluid dynamics, when water with air bubbles flows through a pipe that narrows, the air bubbles will expand. This phenomenon is explained by Bernoulli's equation, which states that the pressure in a fast-moving fluid is lower than in a slower-moving fluid. As the water enters the narrower section of the pipe, the increase in fluid speed results in a decrease in pressure, allowing the air bubbles to enlarge due to the reduced external pressure acting on them.

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Homework Statement


Water with air bubbles in it flows through a pipe that is wide and then gets narrower. As the water gets to the narrower section will the air bubbles get larger, smaller, or not change?


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Bernoulli's equation. I tried to write it out but I was not sure how to do it without it looking messy and I don't have Microsoft Word on this computer.


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I said that they will get larger because the pressure of a fast moving fluid is less than a slower moving fluid. with this in mind the bubbles would be able to expand because the pressure acting on them is now less. Is this correct? Thanks.

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