Bernoulli's Equation - Efflux question

In summary, a small circular hole with a diameter of 6.00 mm is cut in the side of a large water tank that is open to the air. The speed of efflux is 16.6 m/s and the volume discharged per unit time can be calculated using the equation dV/dt = A*v, where A is the area of the hole. The area of the hole is 9 pi square mm and the volume discharged in one second is (0.009 m)^2*pi*16.6, which is equivalent to 4.69*10^-4. Unit conversion may be necessary when solving this problem.
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A small circular hole 6.00 mm in diameter is cut in the side of a large water tank, 14.0 m below the water level in the tank. The top of the tank is open to the air.

A) What is the speed of efflux?

sqrt(2*g*h) = 16.6 m/s

B) What is the volume discharged per unit time.

This is the equation i believe, dV/dt = A*v

I don't know exactly how to get A..

any Hints?
 
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Are you serious? hole is a circle with radius 3 mm. It's area is pi(r2)=
9 pi square mm.
 
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I used (0.009 m)*pi * 16.6 m/s = 0.469 for the volume discharged per unit time. what am I doing wrong?
 
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Imagine a "one second" cylinder of water coming out the hole: it will be a cylinder 16.6 m long and with base area the area of the hole.

But the area of a circle is pi r2, not pi r! The area of the whole is
(0.009 m)2*pi and so the volume of water discharged in one second is
(0.009)2*pi*16.6
 
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First off

@hallsofivy: dude that's so retarded. he already squared it it's (3mm)^2 which becomes 9mm squared.

Final answer: your answer is in fact right you're only off by a degree of 10^-3. such that the final answer should be 4.69*10^-4. I think this happened when you were converting
mm^2 to m^2. [unit conversion's a ***** isn't it :cool:]
 

FAQ: Bernoulli's Equation - Efflux question

What is Bernoulli's Equation?

Bernoulli's Equation is a fundamental equation in fluid dynamics that relates the pressure, velocity, and height of a fluid. It states that as the speed of a fluid increases, the pressure decreases, and vice versa.

What is the efflux question in Bernoulli's Equation?

The efflux question in Bernoulli's Equation refers to the question of how the speed and pressure of a fluid changes as it flows out of a container or pipe.

How is the efflux question related to the Venturi effect?

The Venturi effect is a specific application of Bernoulli's Equation in which the speed of a fluid increases as it flows through a narrow section of a pipe, causing a decrease in pressure. This is directly related to the efflux question as it explains how the efflux of a fluid can be affected by the shape and size of the container or pipe it is flowing through.

What are some real-world applications of Bernoulli's Equation and the efflux question?

Bernoulli's Equation and the efflux question have many practical applications, including in the design of aircraft wings, water faucets, and carburetors. They are also used in weather forecasting and studying the flow of blood in the human body.

How does the height of a fluid affect the efflux question?

The height of a fluid can affect the efflux question by influencing the potential energy of the fluid. As the fluid flows out of a container, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, resulting in changes in speed and pressure according to Bernoulli's Equation.

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