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A large storage tank, open at the top and filled with water, develops a small hole in its side at a point 16.0 $\mathrm{m}$ below the water level. The rate of flow from the leak is found to be $2.50 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{m}^{3} / \mathrm{min}$ . Determine (a) the speed at which the water leaves the hole and (b) the diameter of the hole.
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The equation is given as $\frac{1}{2} \rho v^{2} = \rho g h$. Here, $\rho$ is the density of the fluid, $v$ is the velocity of the fluid, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity and $h$ is the height of the fluid above the hole. Show more…
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