Fluid dynamics calculation -- Draining a barrel through a pipe

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The discussion focuses on calculating the fluid dynamics of draining a barrel through a pipe, specifically analyzing the velocities at the top (v1) and bottom (v2) of the barrel. The key equation derived is (v1)^2/2 + gh = (v2)^2/2, which simplifies the analysis by eliminating atmospheric pressure and density as variables. The user expresses uncertainty about applying the volumetric flow rate equation Q = dV/dt = A*v, particularly regarding the integration needed due to changing velocity as the height decreases. The expected time for the barrel to drain is stated as 63 seconds.

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Homework Statement
A barrel of cylinder shape, with radius 6 cm, is filled with water 10 cm high. You open a pipe at the bottom with area of 1 cm^2. How much time is needed for water to drop 5 cm in height?
Relevant Equations
Bernoulli equation: p + (⍴ *v^2)/2 + ⍴gh = constant.
Volumetric flow rate = Q= dV/dt = A*v
v1- velocity of water at the top of the barrel
v2- velocity of water at the the pipe (bottom of cylinder)

p + (⍴ *(v1)^2)/2 + ⍴gh=p + (⍴ *(v2)^2)/2 + ⍴gh
atmosferic pressure cancels out

(⍴ *(v1)^2)/2 + ⍴gh = (⍴ *(v2)^2)/2 + ⍴gh
density doesn't affect the result(cause its in every term)

(v1)^2/2 + gh = (v2)^2/2 + gh
(finaly i can set the height of the pipe to zero)

(v1)^2/2 + gh = (v2)^2/2
(i am left with this equation and 2 unknowns)

Q= dV/dt = A*v
(Now, I am not sure how to use this equation, since i think Volumetric flow is not constant, because velocity is not constant (potential energy is decreasing as height lowers with time)
I feel like i need to integrate but i don't know how to set it up. The result is supposedly 63 s. Thank you
 
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swiper122 said:
i am left with this equation and 2 unknowns
You can take the fluid as incompressible, so there's a relationship between the two velocities.
There's also a differential relationship between the velocities and the remaining height.
 
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