The continuity equation in fluid dynamics is named for its representation of the conservation of mass in an incompressible fluid. It asserts that a constant volume of fluid must flow through any cross-section of a pipe over time, maintaining a consistent flow rate measured in cubic meters per second (m³/s). This principle ensures that the mass flow rate remains unchanged throughout the pipe, highlighting the concept of continuity in fluid motion.
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