Water flowing in a horizontal pipe speeds up as it goes from a section with a large diameter to a section with a small diameter. Which of the following can explain why the speed of the water increases?(a) The gravitational potential energy of the water-Earth system increases. , (b) The gravitational potential energy of the water-Earth system decreases. , (c) Work is done because the water in the larger pipe has a higher pressure. , (d) Work is done because the water in the larger pipe has a lower pressure. :

Water flowing in a horizontal pipe speeds up as it goes from a section with a large diameter to a section with a small diameter. Which of the following can explain why the speed of the water increases? • Nerd Notes

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Water flowing in a horizontal pipe speeds up as it goes from a section with a large diameter to a section with a small diameter. Which of the following can explain why the speed of the water increases?

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