A Jet of Water Flowing from a Hose at 18

question 85

Multiple Choice

A jet of water flowing from a hose at 18 m/s is directed against a wall.If the mass flow in the fluid stream is 2.0 kg/s,what force is the water applying to the wall if backsplash is negligible?

• A)36 N
• B)0.11 N
• C)38 N
• D)350 N
• E)34 N

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