Water gauge pressure available at a fire hydrant is 80 psi. If a fire hose is connected to the hydrant and the hydrant valve opened, how high can the end of the hose be raised and still have water flowing out? ASsume that no nozzle is attached to the end of the hose.   a. 826.94 m b. 91.2 m c. 56.25 m d. 8.16 m

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Water gauge pressure available at a fire hydrant is 80 psi. If a fire hose is connected to the hydrant and the hydrant valve opened, how high can the end of the hose be raised and still have water flowing out? ASsume that no nozzle is attached to the end of the hose.

 

a. 826.94 m

b. 91.2 m

c. 56.25 m

d. 8.16 m

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