8. An open, 2-ft-diameter tank contains water to a depth of 3 ft when at rest. If the tank is rotated about its vertical axis with an angular velocity of 180 rev/min, what is the minimum height of the tank walls to prevent water from spilling over the sides?

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
4th Edition
ISBN:9781305501607
Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Chapter7: Dry Friction
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 7.35P: The weight of the cylindrical tank is negligible in comparison to the weight of water it contains...
icon
Related questions
Question

Please Include Free Body Diagram. 

8. An open, 2-ft-diameter tank contains water to a depth of 3 ft when at rest. If the tank is rotated about its
vertical axis with an angular velocity of 180 rev/min, what is the minimum height of the tank walls to prevent
water from spilling over the sides?
Transcribed Image Text:8. An open, 2-ft-diameter tank contains water to a depth of 3 ft when at rest. If the tank is rotated about its vertical axis with an angular velocity of 180 rev/min, what is the minimum height of the tank walls to prevent water from spilling over the sides?
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Free Body Diagram
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
International Edition---engineering Mechanics: St…
International Edition---engineering Mechanics: St…
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781305501607
Author:
Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher:
CENGAGE L