Physics
Volumetric Flow Rate
Flow rate through a cross-section.
Formula
Formula
Q = A · v
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | cross-section area (m²) | real number (ℝ) | m² | input |
| v | flow speed (m/s) | real number (ℝ) | m/s | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenarea (m²) = 0.01, speed (m/s) = 2
Result0.02
Example 2
Givenarea (m²) = 0.5, speed (m/s) = 1.5
Result0.75