An open tank has a small circular hole of area on its vertical side at a depth of…

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Problem

An open tank has a small circular hole of area

2.0\,\text{cm}^2

on its vertical side at a depth of

2.5\,\text{m}

below the water surface. What is the approximate volume flow rate through the hole? (a)

1.4\times10^{-4}\,\text{m}^3\,\text{s}^{-1}

(b)

8.4\times10^{-4}\,\text{m}^3\,\text{s}^{-1}

(c)

1.4\times10^{-3}\,\text{m}^3\,\text{s}^{-1}

(d)

1.4\times10^{-2}\,\text{m}^3\,\text{s}^{-1}