A Tank Is Filled with Water to a Height H

question 5

Multiple Choice

A tank is filled with water to a height H. A small hole is punched in one of the walls at a depth h below the water's surface. The water leaves the hole in a horizontal direction. The stream of water strikes the floor at a distance x, as shown. Neglecting viscosity, you can calculate the value of x from

• A) x = H - h
• B) x = [2h(H - h)]^1/2
• C) x = h
• D) x = 2[h(H - h)]^1/2
• E) None of these is correct.

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