What Determines the Gauge Pressure in a Garden Hose with a Leak?

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The discussion revolves around determining the gauge pressure in a garden hose with a leak, where water sprays vertically from the leak to a height of 0.68 m. Participants explore the concepts of fluid dynamics and pressure in relation to the setup of the hose and the leak.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between pressure, height, and velocity of the water, referencing Bernoulli's equation. Questions arise about calculating velocity without time and the definitions of gauge pressure.

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The discussion is active, with participants sharing insights and questioning each other's understanding of gauge pressure and fluid dynamics. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between pressure and velocity, but there is no explicit consensus on the approach to solving the problem.

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Participants note the need to consider the density of water and air, as well as the implications of gauge pressure definitions in their calculations. There is an acknowledgment of the complexity involved in determining velocity without direct measurements.

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[SOLVED] Gauge Pressure

A garden hose is attached to a water faucet on one end and a spray nozzle on the other end. The water faucet is turned on, but the nozzle is turned off so that no water flows through the hose. The hose lies horizontally on the ground, and a stream of water sprays vertically out of a small leak to a height of 0.68 m. What is the gauge pressure inside the hose? (Gauge pressure is the amount by which the pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure.)

how would I find this??
 
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whoknows123 said:
A garden hose is attached to a water faucet on one end and a spray nozzle on the other end. The water faucet is turned on, but the nozzle is turned off so that no water flows through the hose. The hose lies horizontally on the ground, and a stream of water sprays vertically out of a small leak to a height of 0.68 m. What is the gauge pressure inside the hose? (Gauge pressure is the amount by which the pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure.)

how would I find this??
What is its kinetic energy per unit mass when the water is leaving the hose if it rises .68 m? What is the relationship between pressure difference and velocity of a fluid passing from a region of low (no) speed to higher speed? (Look up Bernouilli's equation).

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P + (1/2)pv^2 + pgh
p=density of air=1.29 kg/m^3
h=.68m
how do I find P and velocity?
 
p=denisty of water = 1.00*10^3 kg/m^3
 
nevermind, i got it P=pgh + Patm
 
No, you didn't (I mean not fully). Just read how you defined gauge pressure.
 
I have to do this question too.

How do I find the velocity w/o knowing the time?
 
If one knows or calculates the kinetic energy or mass flow rate (and density and cross-sectional area) or volumetric flowrate and cross-sectional area, the velocity can be calculated.

Or experimentally, use an anemometer (either UT or laser)
 
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