Practice mode Physics

The equation of continuity follows from the law of conservation of which quantity?

Correct answer D. Mass

Explanation

For steady flow, the mass of fluid entering a pipe per second must equal the mass leaving it, so ρA₁v₁ = ρA₂v₂; this is a direct statement of conservation of mass.

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