Area, volume and depth relation?

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To determine the depth of water collected in a raingauge orifice, the relationship between area, volume, and depth must be understood. The formula V = A*h can be used, where V is the volume of water, A is the area of the orifice, and h is the depth. Additional dimensions, such as the diameter of the top of the raingauge and the diameter of the cylinder, may be necessary for accurate calculations. Without these dimensions, only a general formula can be applied. Understanding these relationships is crucial for calculating the depth based on the given area and volume.
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Area, volume and depth relation?
Im given a object, which is a raingauge orifice. it has an area of a certain value. This object collects x amount of water. How do i find a depth from these given values?

Is there a formula for calculating depth?
 
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HelloMotto said:
Area, volume and depth relation?
Im given a object, which is a raingauge orifice. it has an area of a certain value. This object collects x amount of water. How do i find a depth from these given values?

Is there a formula for calculating depth?
I think we need more information. Most raingauges I have seen look like a funnel that feeds rainwater into a glass or plastic cylinder with graduated markings. The idea is that the funnel collects rain water over a relatively large cross-sectional area, and feeds into a cylinder with a smaller cross section. This makes it easier to measure a rainfall of, say .01 inch.

If the raingauge you're talking about is something like what I've described, we need to know the diameter of the top at its widest part and the diameter of the cylinder.
 
im not given any dimensions. All i get in the question is the orifice area and that it collects certain volume of rain water over a period of time.
 
OK, assuming the gauge is a cylinder (not necessarily round), volume is related to the orifice area and height of the gauge by this formula: V = A*h.
 
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