The speed of the incoming water is 25 cm/s and the cross-sectional area of the hose carrying the water is 4.0 cm². "Determine the time required for a 45-L container to be filled with water. (Express your answer to two significant figures.)

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**Problem Statement:**

The speed of the incoming water is 25 cm/s, and the cross-sectional area of the hose carrying the water is 4.0 cm².

**Problem:**

1) Determine the time required for a 45-L container to be filled with water. *(Express your answer to two significant figures.)*

**Solution Approach:**

To find the time required to fill the container, you need to calculate the flow rate of water through the hose and then determine how long it will take to reach a volume of 45 liters.

- **Flow Rate Calculation:**
  - The flow rate (\( Q \)) is given by multiplying the speed of water (\( v \)) and the cross-sectional area (\( A \)) of the hose.
  - \( Q = v \times A = 25 \, \text{cm/s} \times 4.0 \, \text{cm}^2 = 100 \, \text{cm}^3/\text{s} \)

- **Volume Conversion:**
  - Convert 45 liters to cubic centimeters because the flow rate is in cm³/s (1 L = 1000 cm³).
  - 45 L = 45,000 cm³

- **Time Calculation:**
  - Time (\( t \)) required to fill the container is given by the total volume divided by the flow rate.
  - \( t = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Flow Rate}} = \frac{45,000 \, \text{cm}^3}{100 \, \text{cm}^3/\text{s}} = 450 \, \text{s} \)

Thus, the time required to fill the 45-L container is 450 seconds.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** The speed of the incoming water is 25 cm/s, and the cross-sectional area of the hose carrying the water is 4.0 cm². **Problem:** 1) Determine the time required for a 45-L container to be filled with water. *(Express your answer to two significant figures.)* **Solution Approach:** To find the time required to fill the container, you need to calculate the flow rate of water through the hose and then determine how long it will take to reach a volume of 45 liters. - **Flow Rate Calculation:** - The flow rate (\( Q \)) is given by multiplying the speed of water (\( v \)) and the cross-sectional area (\( A \)) of the hose. - \( Q = v \times A = 25 \, \text{cm/s} \times 4.0 \, \text{cm}^2 = 100 \, \text{cm}^3/\text{s} \) - **Volume Conversion:** - Convert 45 liters to cubic centimeters because the flow rate is in cm³/s (1 L = 1000 cm³). - 45 L = 45,000 cm³ - **Time Calculation:** - Time (\( t \)) required to fill the container is given by the total volume divided by the flow rate. - \( t = \frac{\text{Volume}}{\text{Flow Rate}} = \frac{45,000 \, \text{cm}^3}{100 \, \text{cm}^3/\text{s}} = 450 \, \text{s} \) Thus, the time required to fill the 45-L container is 450 seconds.
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