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According to the equation of continuity, A1V1 = A2V2 = constant. What does this constant represent?

Correct answer B. Flow rate

Explanation

Cross-sectional area multiplied by speed gives the volume of fluid passing per second, so the constant is the volume flow rate, which stays the same for an incompressible fluid.

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