Answer:
8.6 ftÂł/s
Explanation:
The force due to the water jet F = mv where m = mass flow rate = ĎQ where Ď = density of water = 62.4 lbm/ftÂł and Q = volume flow rate. v = velocity of water jet = 30 ft/s
So, F = mv
F = ĎQv
making Q subject of the formula, we have
Q = F/Ďv
Since F = force due to water jet = force needed to hold the plate against the water stream = 500 lbf = 500 à 1 lbf = 500 à 32.2 lbmft/s² = 16100 lbmft/s²
Since
Q = F/Ďv
Substituting the values of the variables into the equation for Q, we have
Q = F/Ďv
Q = 16100 lbmft/s²/(62.4 lbm/ft³ à 30 ft/s)
Q = 16100 lbmft/s²/1872 lbm/ft²s
Q = 8.6 ftÂł/s
So, the volume flow rate is 8.6 ftÂł/s.