What is the steady state flow rate

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A circular, horizontal tube contains asphalt, with mu = 100,000 cP and density = 70 lbm/ft3. The tube radius is 1.00 in. Asphalt may be considered Newtonian fluid for the purposes of this problem, although it is not always one. We now apply a pressure gradient of 1.0 (psi)/ft. What is the steady state flow rate?

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