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A storage tank is replenished by an inflow pipe which can fill it in 8 hours.If the tank is initially full and the outflow pipe can empty it in 12 hours,what proportion of the tank is full after 3 hours duration?
In order to calculate the tank filling proportion in 3 hours, you will need to know the volume of the tank and the flow rate of the pipe. The formula for calculating the tank filling proportion is (flow rate * time)/tank volume. This will give you the proportion of the tank that will be filled in 3 hours.
Calculating the tank filling proportion is important because it helps to determine how much liquid will be in the tank after a certain amount of time. This information can be used for planning and monitoring purposes, as well as for ensuring the tank does not overflow or run out of liquid.
The flow rate of the pipe directly affects the tank filling proportion. A higher flow rate will result in a larger proportion of the tank being filled in a given amount of time, while a lower flow rate will result in a smaller proportion being filled.
Some factors that can affect the accuracy of the tank filling proportion calculation include changes in the flow rate over time, irregularities in the tank shape or size, and any external factors that may impact the flow of liquid into the tank.
Yes, the tank filling proportion can be adjusted by changing the flow rate of the pipe. By increasing the flow rate, the tank will fill in a shorter amount of time, and by decreasing the flow rate, it will take longer to fill the tank. Keep in mind that the tank filling proportion will also be affected by the size and shape of the tank.