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A fluid is in streamline flow across a horizontal pipe of variable area of cross section. For this which of the following statements is correct?

A

The velocity is maximum at the narrowest part of the pipe and pressure is maximum at the widest part of the pipe

B

Velocity and pressure both are maximum at the narrowest part of the pipe

C

Velocity and pressure both are maximum at the widest part of the pipe

D

The velocity is minimum at the narrowest part of the pipe and the pressure is minimum at the widest part of the pipe

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The velocity is maximum at the narrowest part of the pipe and pressure is maximum at the widest part of the pipe
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