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Closed pipe whose gauge pressure falls from P1 to P2 when the valve opens: speed of the water

The same question, asked 2 times: 10 May 2023 S1, 16 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S1

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    A closed pipe containing a liquid showed a pressure P1P_1 by gauge. When the valve was opened, pressure was reduced to P2P_2. The speed of water flowing out of the pipe is (ρ=\rho= density of water)

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  2. Question 2

    16 Apr 2026 S1

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    A closed pipe containing liquid showed a pressure P1P_1 by gauge. When the valve was opened, pressure was reduced to P2P_2. The speed of water flowing out of the pipe is (ϱ\varrho=density of water)

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