Question: Water flows through a circular nozzle, exits into the air as a jet, and strikes a plate. The force required to hold the plate steady

Water flows through a circular nozzle, exits into the air as a jet, and strikes a plate. The force required to hold the plate steady is 70 N. Assuming frictionless one-dimensional flow, estimate (a) the velocities at sections (1) and (2); (b) the mercury manometer reading h.

Water flows through a circular nozzle

D1 10 cm water at 20C air h? Hg

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