Show by using Torricelli's law

In summary, Torricelli's law explains fluid flow by stating that the speed of a fluid flowing out of an opening is equal to the speed it would have if it fell freely from a height equal to the fluid's surface level. This is due to the principle of conservation of energy. The velocity of fluid flow according to Torricelli's law is affected by the height, density, and size and shape of the opening. It can be applied to all types of fluids, but is most accurate for incompressible fluids and steady, turbulence-free flow. This law has many real-life applications, such as designing water fountains and calculating flow rates. However, it has limitations, as it assumes certain conditions that may not always be present in
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A cone-shaped water tank is given by [tex]V(h)=\pi(h-\frac{h^2}{3}+\frac{h^3}{27})[/tex]

Show using Torricelli's law law that [tex]
-2\sqrt2\pi(\frac{1}{\sqrt{h}}-\frac{2}{3}\sqrt h+\frac{1}{9}h^{3/2})\frac{dh}{dt}=1[/tex]

What I have done so far: [tex]
V'=\frac{1}{9}\pi(h-3)^2h'[/tex]
 
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There must be more to the question statement. The given formula for V only tells you something about the shape of the vessel. The thing to be proved has the depth varying with time. Is there fluid flowing in? Out? Through what orifice?
 

1. How does Torricelli's law explain fluid flow?

Torricelli's law states that the speed of a fluid flowing out of an opening is equal to the speed it would have if it fell freely from a height equal to the fluid's surface level. This can be explained by the principle of conservation of energy, where the potential energy of the fluid at the surface is converted into kinetic energy as it flows out.

2. What factors affect the velocity of fluid flow according to Torricelli's law?

The velocity of fluid flow according to Torricelli's law is affected by the height of the fluid's surface, the density of the fluid, and the size and shape of the opening where the fluid is flowing out. The greater the height and density, and the smaller the opening, the faster the fluid will flow.

3. Can Torricelli's law be applied to all types of fluids?

Torricelli's law can be applied to all types of fluids, including liquids and gases. However, it is most accurate for incompressible fluids (liquids) and when the flow is steady and free from turbulence.

4. How is Torricelli's law used in real-life applications?

Torricelli's law has many practical applications, such as in designing water fountains, calculating the flow rate of water in pipes, and determining the speed of water flowing out of a dam. It is also used in industries such as hydrology, meteorology, and fluid mechanics.

5. What are the limitations of Torricelli's law?

Although Torricelli's law is a useful tool for understanding fluid flow, it has some limitations. It assumes that the fluid is incompressible, the flow is steady and free from turbulence, and there is no friction. In reality, these conditions may not always be present and can affect the accuracy of the law's predictions.

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