Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jakester17's Avatar
    jakester17 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Apr 30, 2009, 05:02 PM
    Flow Rate
    We just started flow rate in our physics class and there was a question that said the velocity is 0.5m/s and the interior diameter is 0.03m. What is the flow rate? Any help would be great
    galactus's Avatar
    galactus Posts: 2,271, Reputation: 282
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Apr 30, 2009, 06:11 PM
    Flow rate is Av. Where A is the area of hose opening. v=velocity.

    You have the diameter. So, use to find the area.

    Then multiply by the velocity given. The units will be in m^3/s

    Flow rate is measured as volume/time.
    galactus's Avatar
    galactus Posts: 2,271, Reputation: 282
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    May 1, 2009, 08:47 AM
    Yes, that is true. But as you said, for the classroom.

    It's like the classic projectile problems. When shooting a rifle, for instance, windage is rarely considered but is needed in the real world.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

Water flow rate for a given pressure [ 3 Answers ]

For a one half inch cooper pipe, what is the flow rate with a water pressure of 55 pounds per square inch?

Water pressure/flow rate [ 8 Answers ]

Can water pressure be estimated from flow rate from a known size of pipe. I`m in the UK so metric units would be best for me Many thanks Michael

Rate of flow [ 2 Answers ]

We just started flow rate in our physics class and there was a question that said the velocity is 0.5m/s and the interior diameter is 0.03m. What is the flow rate? Any help would be great

80 llb pressure but 2 gpm flow rate [ 2 Answers ]

Incoming water pressure is at 80 pounds. Infrastructure has had locked air problems in the past; but seems to be OK now. All tubs, sinks, etc. has a very low flow rate. Measured at 1 gallon every 30 seconds. In the morning, the flow rate is much higher - about 5 gal per minute but if you fill...

View more questions Search