How to apply bernoullie's equation

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves applying Bernoulli's equation to determine the force experienced by a flat plate due to a jet of water impacting it. The scenario includes specific parameters such as the velocity of the water jet, the cross-sectional area, and the density of water.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the calculations of pressure and force based on the given data, questioning the correctness of the initial approach and the interpretation of the area involved.

Discussion Status

Some participants are exploring the calculations and questioning the assumptions made regarding the area of impact. There is an acknowledgment of a potential misunderstanding related to the description of the area, and the discussion is ongoing with no clear consensus yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the phrase "with water splashing out parallel to plate" may be significant to the problem's interpretation, suggesting that there may be additional considerations in applying Bernoulli's equation correctly.

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Homework Statement


A jet of water having velocity v = 10m/s and stream cross section = 2cm^2 hits a flat plate perpendicularly, with water splashing out parallel to plate. Find the force that plate experiences.
density of water d=1000kg/m^3

Homework Equations


0.5dv^2 = p


The Attempt at a Solution


on applying berno.. i calculated pressure and then used force = pressure*area
but answer is wrong why?
 
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You say "the answer is wrong"; we need a bit more information. What calculations have you carried out and what answers have you obtained?
 
i calculated pressure = 50000 Area = 2cm^2
force = 50000*(2/10000)=10N
but the answer is 20N
 
Well your equation seems correct and with the values as given so does your answer... My concern is with the description of the area in the question as stated. Is it possible that the questioner intended to write that as an area of [itex]2^2[/itex] cm[itex]^2[/itex] = 4 cm[itex]^2[/itex]? That would account for the factor of two.
 
no the data is correct i think "with water splashing out parallel to plate" is the key point to he problem and this is where i make a mistake while applying Bernoulli
any clue
 
it is 2 sq-cm
 
concept of impulse is involved
 

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