An ideal fluid is flowing in a non-uniform cross-sectional tube XY (as shown in the figure) from end X to end Y. If K1 and K2 are the kinetic energy per unit volume of the fluid at X and Y respectively, then the correct option is : [figure]
- K1 = K2
- 2K1 = K2
- K1 > K2
- K1 < K2
Answer
(3) K1 > K2
Solution
Equation of continuity: AX vX = AY vY
End X is narrow and end Y is wide (AX < AY)
vX > vY
Kinetic energy per unit volume K = 12 v2
K1 > K2
Answer: (3)