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What is the difference between a nozzle and a diffuser?
A:
A nozzle increases the velocity of a fluid, while a diffuser decreases the velocity of a fluid. Nozzles can be used by jets and rockets to provide extra thrust. Contrastly, many jet engines use diffusers to slow air coming into the engine for a more uniform flow.
Posted on August 20, 2014 at 1:33 pm
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