Water is pumped through the hose shown below, from a lower level to an upper level. Compared to the water at point 1, the water at point 2:
A) has greater speed and greater pressure
B) has greater speed and less pressure
C) has less speed and less pressure
D) has less speed and greater pressure
E) has greater speed and the same pressure

Question

Water is pumped through the hose shown below, from a lower level to an upper level. Compared to the water at point 1, the water at point 2: 
A) has greater speed and greater pressure 
B) has greater speed and less pressure 
C) has less speed and less pressure 
D) has less speed and greater pressure 
E) has greater speed and the same pressure

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Bernoulli's principle, as the speed of a fluid increases, the pressure decreases. Therefore, the water at point 2 has greater speed and less pressure compared to the water at point 1.

Water Is Pumped Through the Hose Shown Below, from a Lower