QUESTION 11

The main line of a "tee" junction is 20 cm in diameter and the branch is 10 cm in diameter. A

steady flow of water at 25 degrees Celcius enters the main pipe with an average velocity of 3 m/s

and leaves the main pipe with an average velocity of 1.75 m/s. Find the volume flow rate in the

branch line.

a) 0.001 m³/s

b) 0.015 m³/s

c) 0.039 m³/s

d) 0.156 m³/s