1) A tank has a single inflow and two outflows as shown in the figure. The water surface in the tank is open to the atmosphere. a. Is the tank in the figure filling or emptying? b. At what rate is the water level rising or falling in the tank? 4 in. diameter V= 10 ft/s 6 ft diameter Water V=7 ft/s 3 in. diameter V=4 ft/s 6 in. diameter
1) A tank has a single inflow and two outflows as shown in the figure. The water surface in the tank is open to the atmosphere. a. Is the tank in the figure filling or emptying? b. At what rate is the water level rising or falling in the tank? 4 in. diameter V= 10 ft/s 6 ft diameter Water V=7 ft/s 3 in. diameter V=4 ft/s 6 in. diameter
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 1: Tank with Inflow and Outflows**
A tank has a single inflow and two outflows as shown in the figure. The water surface in the tank is open to the atmosphere.
**Questions:**
a. Is the tank in the figure filling or emptying?
b. At what rate is the water level rising or falling in the tank?
**Diagram Description:**
- The diagram shows a tank with water and three pipes.
- **Inflow:** There is an inflow pipe with a diameter of 4 inches. The velocity of the inflow is 10 ft/s.
- **Outflows:**
- The first outflow pipe has a diameter of 3 inches and a velocity of 4 ft/s.
- The second outflow pipe has a diameter of 6 inches and a velocity of 7 ft/s.
- The tank itself is open to the atmosphere and has a 6 ft diameter.
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