Water bottle pressure problem with hole at bottom

In summary, the conversation discusses a homework problem involving a bottle filled with water and a hole near the bottom. The first question asks for the condition where no water leaks out of the hole when the cap is closed, and the second question asks for the velocity of the water when the cap is open. The conversation also mentions the use of the equation P1 + ρgy1 + 1/2 ρv12 = P2 + ρgy2 + 1/2 ρv22 to solve the problem. The answer for question 2 involves the use of the variables p0, (y2-y1), A1, and A2.
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Homework Statement



Suppose a bottle filled with water, which has a hole close to the bottom
as shown in the figure. Express your answer with y1 , y2, and Po
(atmospheric pressure). Assume A1 << A2.

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1) When a cap is closed, find the condition, where no water leaks out form the hole; v1=0

2) Now consider the cap is open, estimate the velocity of the water flowing out from the hole.

Homework Equations



P1 + ρgy1 + 1/2 ρv12 = P2 + ρgy2 + 1/2 ρv22

The Attempt at a Solution



1) Zero-d out the two terms with velocity. Got up to

P1 - P2 = ρg (y2-y1)

not sure what the question is really looking for...

2) I got v1 = √(2g(y1-y2)/((A12/A22)-1))

is this right?
 
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question 1: what are p1 and p2? Your answer must be an expression of one or more of
p0, (y2-y1), A1 and A2.

question 2: how did you arrive at your answer for #2? (It's not what I got.)
 

1. How does the size of the hole affect the pressure of water in a water bottle?

The size of the hole can greatly affect the pressure of water in a water bottle. A larger hole will allow more water to escape, resulting in a decrease in pressure, while a smaller hole will restrict the flow of water and maintain higher pressure.

2. Will the pressure of water in a water bottle decrease over time as water leaks out of the hole?

Yes, the pressure of water in a water bottle will decrease over time as water leaks out of the hole. This is because there is less water pushing against the walls of the bottle, resulting in a decrease in pressure.

3. How does the height of the water bottle affect the pressure at the hole?

The height of the water bottle does not directly affect the pressure at the hole. However, the pressure at the hole will increase as the water level in the bottle decreases, since there is less water above the hole pushing down.

4. Can the pressure of water in a water bottle be measured at the hole?

No, the pressure of water in a water bottle cannot be directly measured at the hole. It can be measured using a pressure gauge on the side of the bottle or estimated using the height of the water column in the bottle and the density of water.

5. How can the pressure of water in a water bottle be maintained if there is a hole at the bottom?

The pressure of water in a water bottle can be maintained by either plugging the hole or by adding more water to the bottle. This will increase the amount of water pushing against the walls of the bottle and maintain the pressure.

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