The water flow rate for a particular sprinkler is 18 gpm. The water must be projected...

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The water flow rate for a particular sprinkler is 18 gpm. Thewater must be projected at least 22 feet in radius. The sprinkleris mounted 10 feet above the ground and is aimed at an angle of 29degrees above the horiztonal. With what velocity must the waterleave the sprinkler? What diameter (inches) should the opening beto achieve this velocity?

Water Velocity = ft/s

Diameter Opening =  inches

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As there is no acceleration in the horizontal directionSx uxt 12axt2R vcost 0 as Sx R and ax 0 t Rvcos 1For vertical    See Answer
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