Velocity of water in a water tank

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity of fluid exiting a tank using Bernoulli's equation. The derived formula for the velocity of fluid leaving the opening at the bottom is v1=sqrt(2gh/(1-(A21/A22))). Key variables include atmospheric pressure (P), density (d), velocity (v), gravity (g), height (h), and area (A). The participants emphasize the importance of correctly applying Bernoulli's principle and addressing all velocity terms in the equation to arrive at the correct solution.

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Homework Statement


Take into account the speed of the top surface of the tank and shown that the speed of fluid leaving the opening at the bottom is v1=sqrt(2gh/(1-(A21/A22))
P=Atmospheric pressure
d=density
v=velocity
g=gravity
h=height
A=Area

Homework Equations


P1+1/2dv2+dgh=P2+1/2dv2+dgh
v1A1=v2A2

The Attempt at a Solution


Atmospheric pressures cancel, densities cancel.
I substituted v1A1/A2 into Bernoulli's equation.
I reduced and ended up with A2/A1(1+sqrt(2gh))=v1

I cannot seem to reduce it to the correct answer.

Thank you!
 
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You seem to have missed one of the velocity terms. You should be solving

\frac{1}{2}dv_2^2+dgh=\frac{1}{2}dv_1^2.
 

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