Which Funnel Will Allow Water to Flow Faster?

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In summary, the smaller funnel will get a higher speed of water because of the mass of water forcing its way through a smaller hole.
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If you was to pour the same about of water though a thin funnel say 1 inch and through a big funnel say 5 inch which of the funnels will the water reach a higher speed ??
 
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Samwoodford1996 said:
If you was to pour the same about of water though a thin funnel say 1 inch and through a big funnel say 5 inch which of the funnels will the water reach a higher speed ??

Do you literally mean "the same amount" ? - such as 1 gallon ?

How is the experiment done? Do we plug the funnel temporarily, put the water in it and then unplug the funnel? Or are we pouring the water into the funnel from some other container ?
 
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Yeah say 1 gallon and just poured straight into the funnels the bigger funnel will let more water though yes but which of the two will get a higher speed of water my opinion is the smaller funnel because of the mass of water forcing it's way through a smaller hole will cause more of a pressure and will cause a higher speed ?
 
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Samwoodford1996 said:
just poured straight into the funnels
Much too vague. You should leave out the pouring, as it introduces many parameters, which will affect the result.
 
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Samwoodford1996 said:
Yeah say 1 gallon and just poured straight into the funnels the bigger funnel

You'll have to be more specific in order to define a scientific experiment. For example, someone might pour water into a funnel in a thin stream that would go out the funnel without ever touching the sides of it. I think the shape of the funnel matters. Off hand, I don't know if most real funnels have sides with the same slopes.

There also a difference between the velocity of the water as a flow rate ( gallons per second) and "how fast" all the water is completely drained from the funnel ( seconds).
 

1. Which funnel shape allows water to flow the fastest?

The funnel shape that allows water to flow the fastest is a cone shape. This is because the cone has a smaller opening at the bottom which causes the water to flow in a more concentrated and faster stream.

2. Does the material of the funnel affect water flow?

Yes, the material of the funnel can affect water flow. A smooth and non-porous material like glass or metal will allow for faster water flow compared to a rough and porous material like plastic or paper.

3. How does the height of the funnel impact water flow?

The height of the funnel can impact water flow by creating a higher pressure at the bottom of the funnel. This higher pressure pushes the water through the funnel at a faster rate.

4. Does the angle of the funnel affect water flow?

Yes, the angle of the funnel can affect water flow. A steeper angle will cause the water to flow faster, while a more gradual angle will slow down the flow of water.

5. Is there a difference in water flow between a wide and narrow funnel?

Generally, a narrow funnel will allow for faster water flow compared to a wider funnel. This is because the water is forced through a smaller opening, creating a more concentrated and faster flow.

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