Answer:
When the blood passes into the smaller branches, its average velocity reduces by a factor of 0.12
Explanation:
Given;
initial area of the artery, A₁ = 1.3 cm²
Area of each smaller 18 arteries, a₂ = 0.6 cm²
Total area of the smaller 18 arteries, A₂ = 18 x 0.6 cm²
Apply flow rate equation;
Q = AV
where;
Q is the flow rate of the blood
V is the average velocity of the blood
If the flow rate is constant, then;
A₁V₁ = A₂V₂
[tex]V_2 = \frac{A_1V_1}{A_2} = \frac{1.3\times V_1}{18\times 0.6} \\\\V_2 = 0.12 \ V_1[/tex]
When the blood passes into the smaller branches, its average velocity reduces by a factor of 0.12
