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Water is flowing under laminar conditions in a pipe of length L. If the diameter of the pipe is doubled, for a constant volumetric flow rate, the pressure drop across the pipe
A
decreases 2 times
B
decreases 16 times
C
increases 2 times
D
increases 16 times

Correct : b

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