A Jet of Water Flowing from a Hose at 14

question 70

Multiple Choice

A jet of water flowing from a hose at 14 m/s is directed against a wall.If the mass flow in the fluid stream is 3.0 kg/s,what force is the water applying to the wall if backsplash is negligible?

• A) 42 N
• B) 0.2 N
• C) 44 N
• D) 411.6 N
• E) ​40 N

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