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Why do fast jets of water gush through the openings between our...

Why do fast jets of water gush through the openings between our fingers when we try to close a water tap with our fingers?

Options

  1. AThe pressure of the water increases due to the constriction created by the fingers.
  2. BFingers create a turbulence that accelerates water flow.
  3. CWater taps are designed to work this way.
  4. DThe equation of continuity states that for an opening with a smaller area, velocity is higher.

Correct answer

D. The equation of continuity states that for an opening with a smaller area, velocity is higher.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D)
The equation of continuity states that for an opening with a smaller area, velocity is higher.
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