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Exit state from a nozzle Steam leaves a nozzle with what typical combination of pressure and velocity? Choose the correct option.

Q: Exit state from a nozzle Steam leaves a nozzle with what typical combination of pressure and velocity? Choose the correct option.

Concept A nozzle converts pressure energy into kinetic energy: pressure drops while velocity rises. Therefore, the exit condition is low pressure, high velocity. Final Answer Low pressure and high velocity

Difficulty: Easy

High pressure and low velocity
High pressure and high velocity
Low pressure and low velocity
Low pressure and high velocity

Correct Answer: Low pressure and high velocity

Explanation:

Concept
A nozzle converts pressure energy into kinetic energy: pressure drops while velocity rises. Therefore, the exit condition is low pressure, high velocity.

Final Answer
Low pressure and high velocity

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