Question

How much work is done in forcing 50 ft^ of water through a ½ in pipe if the difference

in pressure at the two ends of the pipe is 15 lb/in^2?​

Answer 1

1. Divide the diameter by 2 to find the radius of the pipe. ...
2. Find the cross-sectional area of the pipe. ...
3. Determine the perimeter of the pipe. ...
4. Divide the area by the perimeter to find the hydraulic radius of the pipe.