**Problem Description: Fire-Boat Water Discharge Analysis**A fire-boat is equipped with a 10 hp pump connected to a 3-inch diameter hose used to combat ship fires. The nozzle attached to the end of the hose has a diameter of 1 inch. If the nozzle discharge is held 8 feet above the surface of the water, determine the following:(a) The volume flow rate through the nozzle.(b) The maximum height to which the water will rise when the hose is held vertically.(c) The force on the boat if the water jet is directed horizontally over the stern.

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A fire-boat is equipped with a 10hp-pump connected to a 3 in diameter hose that is used to combat ship fires. The nozzle attached to the end of the hose has a diameter of 1 in. If the nozzle discharge is held 8 ft above the surface of the water, determine (a) The volume flowrate through the nozzle. (b) The maximum height to which the water will rise, when the hose is held vertically. (c) The force on the boat if the water jet is directed horizontally over the stern.

A fire-boat is equipped with a 10hp-pump connected to a 3 in diameter hose that is used to combat ship fires. The nozzle attached to the end of the hose has a diameter of 1 in. If the nozzle discharge is held 8 ft above the surface of the water, determine (a) The volume flowrate through the nozzle. (b) The maximum height to which the water will rise, when the hose is held vertically. (c) The force on the boat if the water jet is directed horizontally over the stern.

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