Question

What is the volumetric flow rate if water is flowing at 3m/s through a 10cm diameter pipe?

Answer 1

Volumetric flow rate = 0.024 m³/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Volumetric flow rate = Discharge = Q

We have expression for discharge, Q = Area ( A) x Velocity (v)

Velocity , v = 3 m/s

`\texttt{Area, A}=(\pi d^2)/(4)=(\pi * (10* 10^(-2))^2)/(4)=7.85* 10^(-3)m^2`

Substituting

Discharge, Q =Av = 7.85 x 10⁻³ x 3 = 0.024 m³/s

Volumetric flow rate = 0.024 m³/s