The water pressure to an apartment is increased by the water company. The water enters the apartment through an entrance valve at the front of the apartment. Where will the increase in the
Static water pressure be greatest when no water is flowing in the system?
A) at a faucet close to the entrance valve
B) at a faucet far from the entrance valve
C) It will be the same at all faucets.
D) There will be no increase in the pressure at the faucets.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Static water pressure in a closed system is uniform throughout, so the increase in pressure from the water company will be the same at all faucets regardless of their distance from the entrance valve.

The Water Pressure to an Apartment Is Increased by the Water