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Which outcome arises when applying Bernoulli's equation improperly within a heavily throttled valve?

A)Underestimated pressure drop occurs downstream
B)Accurate volumetric estimations still possible
C)Velocity profiles remain fully laminar
D)Cavitation risk remains accurately predicted

💡 Explanation

Incorrect use leads to underestimated pressure drops, because in highly turbulent zones the assumption of streamline flow fails, applying increased frictional losses; ignoring momentum diffusion therefore causes pressure predictions to be too high, rather than estimating velocity or predicting cavitation.

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