Calculating Mass Flow Rate: Pump Water Through Nozzle

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The discussion focuses on calculating the mass flow rate of water delivered by a pump through a nozzle with a diameter of 0.6 cm, located 10 m above the pump inlet, which has a diameter of 1.2 cm. The pump operates at a power input of 1.5 kW, with constant pressure of 1 bar and temperature of 20° C. Key equations mentioned include the mass flow rate equation, m_dot = rho * Volumetric flow rate, and the relationship between mass flow rate and work done by the pump, m_dot (deltaPE) = W. The challenge lies in deriving the correct mass flow rate from these parameters.

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Homework Statement


A pump steadily delivers water through a hose terminated
by a nozzle. The exit of the nozzle has a diameter of 0.6 cm
and is located 10 m above the pump inlet pipe, which has a
diameter of 1.2 cm. The pressure is equal to 1 bar at both the
inlet and the exit, and the temperature is constant at 20° C. The
magnitude of the power input required by the pump is 1.5 kW,
and the acceleration of gravity is g = 9.81 m/s^2. Determine
the mass flow rate delivered by the pump, in kg/s.


Homework Equations


Not sure. I think
m_dot (deltaPE) = W

I don't know if I can use the work by the pump though.
m_dot = rho*Volumetric flow rate

The Attempt at a Solution


Well these are the only equations I can think of and I'm not sure if these are right. Any help where to go form here would be appreciated.
 
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Someone else pitch in! I get an unwieldy third-order polynomial!
 
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