PROBLEM 12 An elliptical duct that is 30 cm wide and 22 cm high, is used to convey water. (a) Calculate the average velocity (m/s) that would cause the weight flow to be 500lb/s? (b) What is the weight flow rate in N/s? (c) What is the discharge in m2/s?

PROBLEM 12 An elliptical duct that is 30 cm wide and 22 cm high, is used to convey water. (a) Calculate the average velocity (m/s) that would cause the weight flow to be 500lb/s? (b) What is the weight flow rate in N/s? (c) What is the discharge in m2/s?

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PROBLEM 12
An elliptical duct that is 30 cm wide and 22 cm high, is used to convey water. (a) Calculate the average velocity
(m/s) that would cause the weight flow to be 500lb/s? (b) What is the weight flow rate in N/s? (c) What is the
discharge in m/s?

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