Cities Across the U

Multiple Choice

Cities across the U.S.supply fresh water to the residents at constant pressure by the use of water towers.If the diameter,d₂,of the pipe coming out of the tower is 25 cm,and the diameter,d₁,of the pipe at your home is 2.0 cm,what is the ratio of the velocity of the water at d₁ compared to d₂? Assume that all the taps are off except yours.

A) 12.5
B) 156
C) 0.0064
D) 0.08
E) 25