# Fluid dynamics problem related to flow through capillary tube [closed]

The rate of flow of liquid through a capillary tube of radius r is v when pressure difference across the two ends of the capillary is p. If pressure is increased by 3p and radius is decreased to r/2, find the new rate of flow.`

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The relationship between pressure drop and flow rate for viscous flow through a tube is $$\Delta p=\eta \left(\frac{4L}{D}\right)\left(\frac{32Q}{\pi D^3}\right)$$ where $\eta$ is the viscosity and Q is the volumetric throughput rate. If D is halved, then $D^4$ is 1/16 as high. So, 4 x (1/16) = 1/4. Q will be 1/4 as large.