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Q: Why does a stream of water from a faucet become narrower as it falls?
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Why does a stream of water get narrower as it falls from a faucet?

It is because velocity is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area. As the water runs down from the faucet it changes velocity because of the pull of gravity, hence the liquid will be narrower as it falls down the ground.


What is it called when water falls from a faucet the actual act of it falling?

Dripping, perhaps.


What has a bed but doesn't sleep runs but doesn't have legs falls but doesn't get hurt?

a stream


Why water forms large drops as it falls from a faucet with a slow leak?

the water must reach a certain mass weight in order to release the faucet surface and fall, therefore with a slow leak the drop can form a larger drop before falling.


How does a waterfall work?

A waterfall works by water from a river, stream or lake comes to a cliff, then the water falls off and goes into another river, stream or lake.


What are the four different types of stream deposits?

they are cookie, niagra falls,mississppii river, and the poloshi


How do you fix a 1 handled kitchen faucet that falls back down if it is not lifted up all the way?

Sounds like this needs a new washer in it.


My tub faucet is turned off but water still falls what can it be?

Depending on which type it is, it either need a new washer or seat in the valve. The washer is a flat rubber disk that seals when you turn the faucet off and the seat is a small rubber cup that does the same thing.


What African river beginning with Z is famous for its Victoria Falls?

The Victoria Falls are on the Zambezi River, along the border between Zambia (north side) and Zimbabwe (south side). The wide river drops from the western plateau into narrower gorges below.


Which change in a stream causes deposition?

A stream deposition occurs when, in the lower reaches, the flow of water (speed of flow) is reduced. Which is when the heavier sediment falls out and settles on the river bed.


Have people died at yosemite falls?

Yes, people have died at Yosemite Falls due to the fast-moving water at the top. Park visitors should not play in the stream above the falls due to the swiftly moving water.


What does water fall mean?

a water fall is where a river or stream falls over a cliff or high rocky place.