Flow of water from a 30,000 litre tank

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The flow of water from a 30,000 litre tank decreases as the water level drops. This phenomenon is primarily due to the principles of hydrostatics, where the pressure at the outlet decreases as the height of the water column diminishes. The flow rate is influenced by the gravitational force acting on the water, which diminishes with decreasing water levels. Therefore, as the tank empties, the velocity of the outflow reduces significantly.

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My question is. Does the flow of water from a 30,000 litre tank decrease as the level of water in the tank drops


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Hint: What pushes the liquid out?
 

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