Water Speed From a 1.5m Height Container

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Start date Jan 26, 2014
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In summary, the height of the container indirectly affects the speed of the water, as it affects the potential energy that can be converted into kinetic energy. The speed of the water increases as it falls due to gravity, but reaches a constant speed once it reaches a terminal velocity. The shape of the container does not directly impact the speed, but a wider container may result in a faster speed due to increased mass. The temperature of the water does not have a significant impact on its speed, but colder water may have a slightly higher density. The speed of the water from a 1.5m height container can be calculated using the equation v = √(2gh), resulting in a speed of approximately 5.42 m/s.

Jan 26, 2014

walkofdeath

A container is filled with water to a height of 1.5m. A hole at the bottom let's water squirt out horizontally at a height of 2m above the ground. How fast is the water moving that shoots out the hole?

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Jan 26, 2014

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Hi walkofdeath,
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1. How does the height of the container affect the speed of the water?

The height of the container does not directly affect the speed of the water. However, it does affect the potential energy of the water, which can then be converted into kinetic energy as the water falls. This means that a higher container will result in a faster speed due to the increased potential energy.

2. Is the speed of the water constant as it falls from the container?

No, the speed of the water will increase as it falls due to the force of gravity pulling it down. However, once it reaches a terminal velocity, the speed will remain constant until it reaches the ground.

3. How does the shape of the container affect the speed of the water?

The shape of the container does not have a direct impact on the speed of the water. However, a wider container may allow for a greater volume of water to be released at once, resulting in a faster speed due to increased mass.

4. Does the temperature of the water affect its speed?

No, the temperature of the water does not have a significant impact on its speed as it falls from a container. However, colder water may have a slightly higher density, which can lead to a slightly faster speed.

5. How can the speed of the water be calculated from a 1.5m height container?

The speed of the water can be calculated using the equation v = √(2gh), where v is the speed (in m/s), g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and h is the height of the container (1.5m). Plugging in these values, the speed of the water would be approximately 5.42 m/s.