Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, we can use Bernoulli's equation, which relates the pressure, velocity, and height at two points in a fluid flow, assuming steady, incompressible, and frictionless flow. The equation is:
Given:
- The tank is open to the atmosphere, so the pressure at the surface is atmospheric pressure, .
- The velocity of water at the surface is approximately zero, , since the tank is very large.
- Height difference between the water surface and the horizontal pipe, .
- The diameter of the pipe at the gauge is 2.0 cm, and it narrows to 1.0 cm at the end.
- We need to find the gauge pressure inside the horizontal pipe.
Steps:
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Apply Bernoulli’s equation between the water surface (Point 1) and the horizontal pipe (Point 2):
At the surface:
At the pipe:
- (we want to find this)
- (since it's at the pipe level)
The Bernoulli equation simplifies to: Rearranging to solve for :
Since we are calculating gauge pressure, we subtract atmospheric pressure, so:
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Determine the velocity in the pipe, :
Using the principle of continuity, the flow rate must be constant through the pipe: Where:
- is the cross-sectional area of the pipe at the gauge.
- is the cross-sectional area at the narrow end.
- , so , and therefore the velocity at the pipe is determined by .
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Substitute values and solve for gauge pressure:
Let's solve for the values based on this setup. Do you want me to perform the calculations for the gauge pressure?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fluid Dynamics
Bernoulli's Principle
Continuity Equation
Formulas
Bernoulli's equation: P1 + (1/2)ρv1^2 + ρgh1 = P2 + (1/2)ρv2^2 + ρgh2
Continuity equation: A1v1 = A2v2
Gauge Pressure: Pg = ρgh1 - (1/2)ρv2^2
Theorems
Bernoulli's Principle
Continuity Principle
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, College-level Physics
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