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No. Pascal's Principle states that a pressure applied to a fluid system at rest is felt throughout the entire system. This means that, regardless of pipe diameter, city pressure is felt everywhere. Decreasing pipe diameter will only reduce the flow rate of the water, due to more head loss when the water moves.

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What is the effect of decreasing the temperature of the pH of water?

Decreasing the temperature of water the value of pH increase.


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well it depends it could but for it to make a difference you will need more water pressure.


What happens to speed of water in a pipe if the diameter of the pipe is decreased?

Assuming that the pressure remains at a constant, reducing the diameter of the pipe will increase the water flow. On the contrary, increasing the diameter would cause the water to flow at a much slower rate.


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How do you increase water pressure in a model water tower?

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