Question: Problem# 3 : Collecting rainwater is emerging as a source of freshwater at different regions worldwide. For this problem an area in the shape of

Problem#3:
Collecting rainwater is emerging as a source of freshwater at different regions worldwide. For this problem an area in the shape of a wedge of a circle is considered. All of rainwater goes to the outlet where an underground tank is installed.
Derive an expression for h(t)=dAdt where A is the area of wedge (here you may consider it as the watershed's area),t is time. Since basin is small, it is acceptable to assume that tc=Rv where v is the velocity of water between the upper boundary and basin and outlet. Similarly, you may assume time t=rv where 0rR is the travel time from any location to the outlet. To solve this, estimate first the time of concentration tc. Then, determine the cumulative area (as a function of time)A(t), that is being drained. Once you determine A(t), find h(t). Hint: Area of the wedge =R245360
Problem# 3 : Collecting rainwater is emerging as

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