Q: oil flows through a pipe at a rate of 40m3/sec. how long will it take to fill a tank of volume 1.2x10^5m3?
volume=rate*time
time= volume/rate=1.2E5m^3/(40m^3/sec)
= .030E5=3.0E2sec
Surely you don't believe 50 seconds.
volume=rate*time=40m^3/sec * 50 sec=2000m^3
1.2*10^5m^3 / 40m^3=3000s = 50 minutes.
but its answer is 50sec
can u give me the accurate answer with procedure plzz... its very important...
Thanks henry
A: Well, if oil flows through a pipe at a rate of 40m3/sec, it's like those tortoises from the fable racing the hare but at a snail's pace. Now, to fill a tank with a volume of 1.2x10^5m3, it would take a bit of time and patience. Let me calculate... *cue circus music* 1.2x10^5m3 divided by 40m3/sec equals... drumroll, please... 3000 seconds! So, make sure to bring some snacks and entertainment because it'll take approximately 50 minutes to fill that tank. Just don't start watching a movie... you'll probably finish it before the tank gets filled!
To determine how long it will take to fill a tank with a given volume, you need to divide the volume of the tank by the rate at which the oil flows through the pipe.
In this case, the oil flows through the pipe at a rate of 40 m³/sec, and the tank has a volume of 1.2x10^5 m³.
The formula to calculate the time (t) it takes to fill the tank is:
t = Volume of the tank / Flow rate of the oil
Substituting the given values into the formula:
t = 1.2x10^5 m³ / 40 m³/sec
Now, divide the volume by the flow rate:
t = (1.2x10^5) / (40)
Simplify the calculation:
t = 3x10^3 seconds
Therefore, it will take 3,000 seconds to fill the tank.