Continuity Equation for Mass Formula
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A1⋅v1=A2⋅v2 (Continuity Equation for Mass) A1=A2⋅v2v1 v1=A2⋅v2A1 A2=A1⋅v1v2 v2=A1⋅v1A2 |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
A1 = Initial Area Cross-section | in2 | mm2 |
v1 = Initial Area Cross-section Velocity | ft/sec | m/s |
A2 = Final Area cross-section | in2 | mm2 |
v2 = Final Area Cross-section Velocity | ft/sec | m/s |
This formula states that the mass entering a system is equal to the mass leaves the system both at the same rate.