Water at an effective pressure of 120 kPa flows through a horizontal pipe at a speed of 1.15 m/s. The pipe outlet is oriented 90° upwards with an elbow. What is the maximum height at which water can rise in this way?

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Water at an effective pressure of 120 kPa flows through a horizontal pipe at a speed of 1.15 m/s. The pipe outlet is oriented 90° upwards with an elbow. What is the maximum height at which water can rise in this way?

 
 a)

9.4m

 B)

12.4 m

 NS)

11.5m

 D)

7.8m

 TO)

6.9m

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