Question: The gutter and smooth drainpipe in Fig P6.47 remove rainwater from the roof of a building. The smooth drainpipe is 7 cm in diameter. (a)

The gutter and smooth drainpipe in Fig P6.47 remove rainwater from the roof of a building. The smooth drainpipe is 7 cm in diameter.
(a) When the gutter is full, estimate the rate of draining.
(b) The gutter is designed for a sudden rainstorm of up to 5 inches per hour. For this condition, what is the maximum roof area that can be drained successfully?

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