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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Torricelli's Theorem MCQ

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Torricelli's TheoremMediumQuestion 6463

Question

Hole in tank at middle (h = H/2). Speed of efflux vs hole at bottom (h = H):
  1. A
    Same
  2. B
    1/√2 times
    Correct
  3. C
    √2 times
  4. D
    Half

Correct answer

1/√2 times

Explanation

v ∝ √h. v_mid/v_bottom = √(H/2)/√H = 1/√2.

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