Explain why When we try to close a water tap with our fingers, fast jets of water gush through the openings between our fingers

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

We know that according to equation of continuity

Area × velocity = constant

By closing a water tap with our fingers, the area of outlet of water jet is reduced. As a result velocity of the outlet jet increases according to the above equation of continuity.

Explain whyWhen we try to close a water tap with our fingers, fast jets of water gush through the openings between our fingers

Explain why
When we try to close a water tap with our fingers, fast jets of water gush through the openings between our fingers