How Do You Calculate the Holding Force of a Water Nozzle?

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the force required to hold a nozzle with a radius of 25mm that releases water at a rate of 750L/min. The solution involves finding the fluid velocity and using a variation of the impulse-momentum equation to determine the force. The answer is given to be 79N, with a pressure of about 40000 pascals.
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Homework Statement


A nozzle has a radius of 25mm. Water emerges at the rate of 750L/min. Find the force with which the nozzle must be held.

Homework Equations


[tex]F = m \times a[/tex]
[tex]\Delta m / \Delta t = pAv[/tex]
[tex]A_1 \times v_1 = A_2 \times v_2[/tex]
[tex]R = vA [/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


I've so far been able to calculate fluid velocity: [tex] v = r/A = 6.366m/s[/tex]. However, finding pressure in order to find force eludes me. I've tried looking into different units, trying the above formulae (but there's always one variable somehow dangling somewhere), and so on.

The answer is given to be 79N, so I do know that pressure is equal to about 40000 pascals. This, of course, doesn't help much.

Any help is very much appreciated. :redface:
 
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Try looking at a variation of the impulse-momentum equation, Ft = m delta v
 
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Thank you verily much for your input. I completely understand now. (:
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate the Holding Force of a Water Nozzle?

What is a nozzle force?

A nozzle force is the force exerted by a fluid as it exits a nozzle. It is a result of the pressure difference between the fluid inside the nozzle and the surrounding environment.

What factors affect nozzle force?

The factors that affect nozzle force include the velocity of the fluid, the density of the fluid, the size and shape of the nozzle, and the pressure difference between the fluid and the surrounding environment.

How is nozzle force calculated?

Nozzle force can be calculated using the equation F = ρAV, where F is the force, ρ is the density of the fluid, A is the cross-sectional area of the nozzle, and V is the velocity of the fluid.

What is the relationship between nozzle force and flow rate?

There is a direct relationship between nozzle force and flow rate. As the nozzle force increases, the flow rate also increases. This is because a higher nozzle force results in a higher velocity of the fluid, leading to a larger flow rate.

How does nozzle design affect nozzle force?

Nozzle design plays a crucial role in determining the nozzle force. A properly designed nozzle can maximize the pressure difference between the fluid and the surrounding environment, leading to a higher nozzle force. The shape and size of the nozzle also impact the velocity and flow rate of the fluid, thus affecting the nozzle force.

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