On which of these following options is the continuity equation based?
On which of these following options is the continuity equation based? Correct Answer Conservation of mass
The continuity equation is based on the conservation of mass. We consider that fluid is incompressible (constant density) and say that mass of fluid passing through 2 different regions at the same time is the same. ∴ density X Vol1 = density X Vol2. ∴ Vol1 = Vol2. ∴ A1v1Δt = A2v2Δt ∴ A1v1 = A2v2.