FLUIDS-how far from dam base does stram hit ground

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Homework Statement



a dam of height H has a hole half way down to the base. how far outward from the base does the stream hit the ground?


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i think you have to use bernoulli's equation right?
first find velocity then distance x right?
 
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ricky882 said:
i think you have to use bernoulli's equation right?
first find velocity then distance x right?

Right! :smile:

What do you get?​