Cross-Sectional Area in Discharge Measurements Formulas

Cross-Sectional Area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point. And is denoted by A. Cross-Sectional Area is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Cross-Sectional Area is always positive.

Discharge Measurements formulas that make use of Cross-Sectional Area

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FAQ

What is the Cross-Sectional Area?

Cross-Sectional Area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point. Cross-Sectional Area is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Cross-Sectional Area is always positive.

Can the Cross-Sectional Area be negative?

No, the Cross-Sectional Area, measured in Area cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Cross-Sectional Area?

Cross-Sectional Area is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Cross-Sectional Area can be measured.

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