Question

5.3C The nozzle on a fire hose is connected to the hose via a coupling. When the fire hose is in use with water flowing through it and the hose is stationary, the coupling is: a) in equilibrium, so there is no force on the coupling. b) in tension. c) in compression

Answer 1

Answer:

Tension ( B )

Explanation:

When the fire hose is in use with water flowing through it and the hose is stationary, the coupling is in TENSION , this is because the force of flow in a stationary object will be in a compressive nature that will in turn cause the force on the coupling to be in a form of a Tension ( i.e. Tensile )