Water bottle pressure problem with hole at bottom

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving fluid dynamics, specifically the behavior of water in a bottle with a hole at the bottom. The first part addresses the condition for no water leakage when the cap is closed, leading to the equation P1 - P2 = ρg (y2 - y1). The second part estimates the velocity of water flowing out of the hole when the cap is open, with the derived formula v1 = √(2g(y1 - y2)/((A1²/A2²) - 1)). Clarifications on the definitions of P1 and P2 are sought, indicating a need for precise understanding of pressure terms in this context.

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Homework Statement



Suppose a bottle filled with water, which has a hole close to the bottom
as shown in the figure. Express your answer with y1 , y2, and Po
(atmospheric pressure). Assume A1 << A2.

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1) When a cap is closed, find the condition, where no water leaks out form the hole; v1=0

2) Now consider the cap is open, estimate the velocity of the water flowing out from the hole.

Homework Equations



P1 + ρgy1 + 1/2 ρv12 = P2 + ρgy2 + 1/2 ρv22

The Attempt at a Solution



1) Zero-d out the two terms with velocity. Got up to

P1 - P2 = ρg (y2-y1)

not sure what the question is really looking for...

2) I got v1 = √(2g(y1-y2)/((A12/A22)-1))

is this right?
 
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question 1: what are p1 and p2? Your answer must be an expression of one or more of
p0, (y2-y1), A1 and A2.

question 2: how did you arrive at your answer for #2? (It's not what I got.)
 

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