Math Problem Statement

A circular swimming pool has a diameter of 20 ft, the sides are 6 ft high, and the depth of the water is 5 ft. How much work (in ft-lb) is required to pump all of the water out over the side? (Use the fact that water weighs 62.5 lb/ft^3

Solution

To calculate the work required to pump all the water out of the swimming pool, we'll use the following approach:

1. Setup

  • The pool has a diameter of 20 ft, which gives it a radius r=202=10r = \frac{20}{2} = 10 ft.
  • The height of the pool is 6 ft, but the depth of the water is only 5 ft.
  • The weight density of water is given as 62.562.5 lb/ft³.

The total work required to pump the water out is the sum of all the small amounts of work needed to pump each layer of water to the top of the pool.

2. Formula for Work

The general formula for work is: W=ρA(y)D(y)dyW = \int \rho A(y) D(y) dy Where:

  • ρ=62.5\rho = 62.5 lb/ft³ (weight density of water),
  • A(y)=πr2A(y) = \pi r^2 is the cross-sectional area of the pool at height yy,
  • D(y)D(y) is the distance the water needs to be pumped,
  • yy is the height of the water being pumped from.

In this case, the pool is circular, so the area A(y)=π×102=100πA(y) = \pi \times 10^2 = 100\pi ft², which remains constant.

3. Setup the Integral

Each slice of water at height yy is lifted a distance D(y)D(y) to the top of the pool, which is 6 ft high. Therefore, the distance the water at height yy must be pumped is D(y)=6yD(y) = 6 - y.

The volume of a thin slice of water at height yy with thickness dydy is A(y)dy=100πdyA(y) dy = 100\pi dy, and the weight of this slice is ρA(y)dy=62.5×100πdy\rho \cdot A(y) dy = 62.5 \times 100\pi dy.

So, the work to pump this slice is: dW=weight×distance=(62.5×100π)(6y)dydW = \text{weight} \times \text{distance} = (62.5 \times 100\pi) (6 - y) dy

Now, we integrate this expression from y=0y = 0 to y=5y = 5 (since the depth of the water is 5 ft):

W=05(62.5×100π)(6y)dyW = \int_0^5 (62.5 \times 100\pi) (6 - y) dy

4. Solve the Integral

Factor out constants: W=6250π05(6y)dyW = 6250\pi \int_0^5 (6 - y) dy

Now, integrate: 05(6y)dy=[6yy22]05\int_0^5 (6 - y) dy = \left[ 6y - \frac{y^2}{2} \right]_0^5 Evaluating this:

= (30 - 12.5) - 0 = 17.5$$ Thus, the total work is: $$W = 6250\pi \times 17.5 = 109375\pi \, \text{ft-lb}$$ ### 5. Final Answer Using $$\pi \approx 3.1416$$, the work required is approximately: $$W \approx 109375 \times 3.1416 = 343774.6 \, \text{ft-lb}$$ ### Conclusion The work required to pump all the water out of the pool is approximately **343,774.6 ft-lb**. Would you like any more details, or have any questions? ### Related Questions: 1. How would the work change if the water depth was 6 ft (full pool)? 2. How does the weight density of water affect the total work required? 3. How much work would be required if the pool had a different radius? 4. How does the height of the pool walls affect the amount of work needed? 5. What is the significance of integrating over the depth in calculating work? ### Tip: When calculating work to move fluids, always integrate over the depth since each layer of fluid requires a different amount of work based on its distance from the target location.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Work and Energy
Integration
Fluid Mechanics

Formulas

Work formula: W = ∫ ρ A(y) D(y) dy
Area of a circle: A(y) = πr²
Weight density of water: ρ = 62.5 lb/ft³
Distance to pump: D(y) = 6 - y

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

College level (Calculus-based physics or engineering)