How does the viscous force of the liquid affect momentum in this problem?

In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving the conservation of momentum and the role of viscous force in the problem. The person has tried to use the equation but is stuck on how the viscous force plays a role. They also ask about the force of the liquid being applied on the entire area of the cone and whether they need to find the area of the surface that the liquid is acting upon. The other person suggests using calculus to calculate the change in momentum and asks if they are learning about macroscopic momentum balances and clarifies if M stands for mass or momentum in the equation.
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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


ΣM = Min - Mout = 0

The Attempt at a Solution


I have tried using the equation of conservation of momentum on this problem but I'm getting stuck at how the viscous force of the liquid is playing a role in this problem. In addition, would I take in affect that the force of the liquid that is applied on the cone is applied throughout the whole area of the cone, therefore, meaning that I need to find the area of the surface of the cone that the liquid is acting upon?
 

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You need to use calculus to do the change in momentum.
 
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Are you learning about macroscopic momentum balances in your course? In your relevant equation, does M stand for mass or for momentum?
 

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