Question: A tank is being emptied as shown below. a . Derive an equation for the change in the height of the water in the tank,

A tank is being emptied as shown below.
a. Derive an equation for the change in the height of the water in the tank, h, with respect to time. Neglect viscosity and assume that DtDout.
b. How long would it take for the tank to drain if the initial height was 6 feet, Dt=5ft and Dout=2 inches. (Ans: 8.36 min , I think (3)
c. What term in your differential equation could you easily change to account for viscous effects? How would you do that?
d. Write a new differential equation (but do not solve it), if the top of the tank was closed and pressurized above atmospheric pressure.
A tank is being emptied as shown below. a .

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