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water in the tank is 2.5 ft. Water enters the tank through a top port of diameter 6 in. at a velocity of 24 ft/s. The water leaves the tank
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water in the tank is 2.5 ft. Water enters the tank through a top port of diameter 6 in. at a velocity of 24 ft/s. The water leaves the tank through two exit ports each with a diameter of 6 in. If the scale shows a reading of 585 lbf, calculate the weight of the tank when it is empty
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Answer:
The weight of the tank when it is empty is 501.38 lbf
Explanation:
The velocity of outlet is equal to:
Where
vi = 24 ft/s
di = 6 in = 0.5 ft
do = 6 in = 0.5 ft
The total weight of the water excluding the tank weight is equal to:
p = 62.43 lb/ft³
dtank = 20 in = 1.67 ft
Replacing:
The weight of the tank is:
Wtank = 585 – 83.62 = 501.38 lbf