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13 April, 21:08

What gauge pressure is required in the city water mains for a stream from a fire hose connected to the mains to reach a vertical height of 16.0 m?

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  1. 13 April, 23:42
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    1.57 x 10^5 Pa

    Explanation:

    Height, h = 16 m

    acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s^2

    density of water, d = 1000 kg/m^3

    gauge pressure, P = h x d x g

    P = 16 x 1000 x 9.8

    P = 1.57 x 10^5 Pa

    Thus, the gauge pressure is 1.57 x 10^5 Pa.
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