A cylindrical tank that is initially empty is 12 ft wide and has a height of 9 ft. It is fitted with an orifice at the bottom and the orifice's radius measures ½ in. If water enters through the top of the tank at the rate of how long would it take the fill the tank to its full capacity? Express 10 sec your answer in minutes (min)

A cylindrical tank that is initially empty is 12 ft wide and has a height of 9 ft. It is fitted with an orifice at the bottom and the orifice's radius measures ½ in. If water enters through the top of the tank at the rate of how long would it take the fill the tank to its full capacity? Express 10 sec your answer in minutes (min)

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 42E: The gasoline tank on an automobile is box-shaped with dimensions of 24 in. by 20 in. by 9 in. If 1...

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