Force exerted normal to the plate

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The problem involves a jet of water striking a flat plate inclined at an angle, with the objective of determining the normal force exerted on the plate when it is stationary. The subject area pertains to fluid dynamics and forces acting on surfaces.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the calculation of the normal force using the velocity of the water jet and the angle of inclination. There is a focus on the algebraic expression used and the resulting numerical values obtained by different participants.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing discussion about the correctness of the calculations. Some participants have compared their results, noting slight discrepancies in the numerical answers. Guidance has been offered regarding checking arithmetic, but no consensus has been reached on the final value.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the assumption that the plate is stationary and are referencing specific angles and dimensions provided in the problem statement. There is a mention of a diagram that is not visible in the text.

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Homework Statement


A jet of water , 50mm diameter , with a velocity of 18m/s , strikes a flat plate inclined at 25 degree to the axis of jet as shown in figure, Determine the normal force , P exerted on the plate when plate is stationary .

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The Attempt at a Solution


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in the diagram attached , i found that the angle between the water velocity make an angle of 65 degree to the normal of the plate ,
so my ans is F = ρA(v)(v cos theta) = 1000(pi)( [(50x10^-3) / 2 ] ^2 ) (18^2)(cos 65) = 278.7 N , is my working correct ? i don't have the ans
 

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foo9008 said:

Homework Statement


A jet of water , 50mm diameter , with a velocity of 18m/s , strikes a flat plate inclined at 25 degree to the axis of jet as shown in figure, Determine the normal force , P exerted on the plate when plate is stationary .

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


6ffCbqU.jpg

in the diagram attached , i found that the angle between the water velocity make an angle of 65 degree to the normal of the plate ,
so my ans is F = ρA(v)(v cos theta) = 1000(pi)( [(50x10^-3) / 2 ] ^2 ) (18^2)(cos 65) = 278.7 N , is my working correct ? i don't have the ans
Your algebraic expression looks right but I don't get same answer (about 4% less). Check your arithmetic.
 
haruspex said:
Your algebraic expression looks right but I don't get same answer (about 4% less). Check your arithmetic.
my ans is 268.8N
 
foo9008 said:
my ans is 268.8N
That is what I get.
 

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