The buildup of plaque on the walls of an artery may decrease itsdiameter from 1.1 cm to 0.77 cm. The speedof blood flow was 17 cm/s before reachingthe region of plaque buildup.
(a) Find the speed of blood flow within the plaque region.
cm/s
(b) Find the pressure drop within the plaque region. (Assume thatblood has the same density as water.)
Pa