Consider a Very Small Hole in the Bottom of a Tank

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider a very small hole in the bottom of a tank 20.0 cm in diameter filled with water to a height of 50.0 cm. Find the speed at which the water exits the tank through the hole.

• A) 3.13 m/s
• B) 9.80 m/s
• C) 31.8 m/s
• D) 34.9 m/s

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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