Equation of Continuity

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Equation of Continuity

### General Formula

$$\rho_1A_1v_1=\rho_2A_2v_2$$

### Terminologies

- ρ₁, ρ₂ β†’ Fluid densities.

- A₁, Aβ‚‚ β†’ Cross-sectional areas.

- v₁, vβ‚‚ β†’ Velocities.

### Conditions / Special Cases

For constant density:

$$A_1v_1=A_2v_2$$

### Usage

- Used in pipes and fluid flow calculations.

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