Which analogy best describes resistance?(1 point)
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length of the pipe through which water moves
length of the pipe through which water moves
diameter of a pipe through which water moves
diameter of a pipe through which water moves
turbine or mill inserted into a flow of water
turbine or mill inserted into a flow of water
pressure of water moving through a pipe
pressure of water moving through a pipe
Oh resistance, you tricky little thing. Let me try to tickle your brain with some humor. Think of resistance like a treadmill for water. Just like how running on a treadmill slows you down, resistance in a pipe slows down the flow of water. So, I guess you could say resistance is like telling water to take its time and enjoy the view, while the pressure goes, "Come on, water, we've got places to be!"
The analogy that best describes resistance is the "pressure of water moving through a pipe." Resistance is similar to the pressure exerted by water as it moves through a pipe, as it creates opposition or impedes the flow.
The analogy that best describes resistance is the diameter of a pipe through which water moves.
To understand why this analogy is appropriate, let's first define what resistance is. In the context of fluid dynamics, resistance refers to the opposition encountered by a fluid (such as water) as it flows through a pipe or any other conduit.
In this analogy, the diameter of the pipe represents the key factor affecting resistance. The larger the diameter of the pipe, the less resistance the fluid encounters as it flows through. Similarly, in a fluid system, a wider pipe allows for a smoother flow with less resistance.
Conversely, if the diameter of the pipe is smaller, the fluid encounters more resistance. This is because a smaller diameter creates more friction between the fluid and the pipe surface, hindering the flow and causing higher resistance.
Therefore, by comparing resistance to the diameter of a pipe through which water moves, we can understand that resistance increases as the conduit becomes narrower, and decreases as the conduit widens.