What is the relationship between water stream diameter and distance from faucet?

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The discussion focuses on understanding the relationship between the diameter of a water stream and its distance from the faucet, specifically in the context of laminar flow. It highlights the application of Bernoulli's principle and the continuity principle to derive the diameter as a function of distance from the faucet. Participants seek clarification on how these principles affect water velocity, pressure, and flow rate over time. The conversation emphasizes the need for a step-by-step breakdown of the problem-solving process. Ultimately, the goal is to establish a clear mathematical relationship between the stream diameter and its vertical distance from the faucet.
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Daphne goes to the kitchen for a glass of water. She turns on the faucet so the stream of water is laminar flow. She notes that the diameter of the water steam decreases with distance below the faucet assuming that the water exits the faucet of diameter D with speeds v0, find the diameter of the stream as a function of y.

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We have to create a step by stem reasoning for the solution of the problem.
So far we have come up with using:
Bernoulli's principle, continuity principle and and energy diagram.[/B]
Can anyone help break down this problem and actually explain what the principles actually do?

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