How much force does water flowing at a given speed exert on a surface?

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So let's say you have water flowing at a given speed.
Ballpark, how much force can be produced with a given surface area?

It should be easy, but I've managed to fail physics over and over.
Good with math though. Relevant equations would make me extremely happy.
 
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Hi Locust! :smile:
Locust said:
Relevant equations would make me extremely happy.

mass = density times volume :wink:

force = rate of change of momentum :smile:

enjoy! :-p
 
The force acting on the water can be calculated
F = Apv2

where A- area
p-density of water.
v- velocity of water.