Where Does Water Land When It Flows Out of a Hole in a Tank?

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To determine where the water strikes the ground after flowing out of a hole in a tank, first calculate the speed of the water exiting the hole, which is located 2.0m from the bottom of a 3.0m deep tank. The water exits horizontally, so apply projectile motion equations to find the horizontal distance it travels before hitting the ground. The height of the table (1m) and the depth of the water (2m) are crucial for calculating the time it takes for the water to fall. The solution involves using the initial speed of the water and the time of flight to determine the landing point on the ground. Understanding these principles allows for accurate predictions of the water's landing position.
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A tank of water 3.0m deep sits on a table 1m tall. A hole is located 2.0m from the bottom of the tank. Water flows out of the hole and strikes the ground, where does the water strike the ground at from the table? Assume incompressible non-viscous flow.


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I don't know what to do for this problem and I was hoping to find some help.
 
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hi nlanha1! welcome to pf! :wink:

the water is coming horizontally out of the side of the tank …

find its speed, and then apply the usual projectile equations to find where it lands :smile:
 
If the hole was pointing straight up, the water would go up to the same height as the surface of the water in the tank.
 

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