Flow Rate from Area and Speed
Q_v = A·v
What it says
How much fluid passes a cross-section each second.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Q_v | Volumetric flow rate (m^3/s) | L^3 T^-1 |
A | Cross-sectional area (m^2) | L^2 |
v | Flow speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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