Water enters a cylindrical tank through two pipes at rates of 141 and 126 gal/min (see the figure below). If the level of the water in the tank remains constant, calculate the average velocity of the flow leaving the tank through an 8-in. inside-diameter pipe. Section (2) 2₂ = 141gal/min V 3 = i D3=8 in. Section (1) 2₁ = 126gal/min Section (3) - ft/s

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Water enters a cylindrical tank through two pipes at rates of 141 and 126 gal/min (see the figure below). If the level of the water in the
tank remains constant, calculate the average velocity of the flow leaving the tank through an 8-in. inside-diameter pipe.
Section (2)
Q₂ =
141gal/min
V 3=
i
D₂ = 8 in.
Section (1)
2₁1 =
126gal/min
Section (3)
ft/s
Transcribed Image Text:Water enters a cylindrical tank through two pipes at rates of 141 and 126 gal/min (see the figure below). If the level of the water in the tank remains constant, calculate the average velocity of the flow leaving the tank through an 8-in. inside-diameter pipe. Section (2) Q₂ = 141gal/min V 3= i D₂ = 8 in. Section (1) 2₁1 = 126gal/min Section (3) ft/s
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Water enters a cylindrical tank through two pipes at the following rates:

Q1= 126 gal/min = 0.2807 ft3/s

Q2= 141 gal/min = 0.3141 ft3/s

d3= 8 in = 0.667 ft

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