Need help solving a differential equation involving a leaking water tank

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The discussion revolves around solving a differential equation for a leaking water tank shaped like a right-circular cone. The first part involves a tank 20 feet high with an 8-foot radius and a 2-inch hole, leading to the equation dh/dt = -5/6h^(3/2) to determine how long it takes to empty when initially full. The second part modifies the tank's vertex angle to 60 degrees and uses a different friction coefficient, c = 0.6, to derive a new equation for a water height of 9 feet. Participants suggest that solving the equation requires integration with the initial conditions provided. The thread seeks guidance on these differential equations and integration techniques.
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Homework Statement



A tank in the form of a right-circular cone standing on end with its vertex down, is leaking water through a hole its circular bottom.

  • a. Suppose the tank is 20 feet high moreover has a radius 8 feet wide moreover the circular hole has a radius 2 inches. In problem 1.3 you were asked to demonstrate that the differential equation governing the height h of water leaking from a tank is

    dh/dt = -5/6h3/2

    In this model, friction as well as contraction of the water at the hole were taken into account with c = 0.3, moreover that g was taken to be 32 ft/s2. If the tank was initially full, how long shall it take the tank to empty?

    b. Suppose the tank has a vertex angle of 60o in addition that the circular hole has a radius of 2 inches. Determine the differential equation governing the height h of water. Use c = 0.6 as well as g = 32 ft/s2. If the height of the water is initially 9 feet, how long will it take the task to empty?

Homework Equations



dh/dt = -5/6h3/2

The Attempt at a Solution



Not yet. I just came into this site after being referred to by a friend, moreover I seriously need help in differential equations. Can someone help?
 
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Welcome to PF;
Solving the differential equation seems to be a matter of integration - applying the initial value.

I look forward to seeing your initial attempts at the problem.
 
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