A large storage tank, open to the atmosphere at the top and filled with water, develops a small circular hole in its side at a point 16.0 m below the water level. If the rate of flow from the leak is 2.50 x 10-3 m3/min, determine a) the speed (v) at which the water leaves the hole b) the diameter (D) of the hole

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A large storage tank, open to the atmosphere at the top and filled with water, develops a small circular hole in its side at a point 16.0 m below the water level. If the rate of flow from the leak is 2.50 x 10-3 m3/min, determine

a) the speed (v) at which the water leaves the hole

b) the diameter (D) of the hole.

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