The velocities and corresponding flow areas of the branches labeled 1,2,3,4 and 5 for a
Pipe system shown in the given figure are given in the following table:
Pipe Label
|
Velocity
|
Area
|
1.
|
5 cm/s
|
4cm2
|
2.
|
6 cm/s
|
5 cm2
|
3.
|
V3 cm/s
|
2 cm2
|
4.
|
4 cm/s
|
10cm2
|
5.
|
V5 cm/s
|
8 cm2
|
The velocity v5 would be
(a) 2.5 cm/s (b) 5 cm/s
(c) 7.5 cm/s (d) 10 cm/s