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3 years ago

What causes deep ocean currents?

Physics

2 answers:

galben [10]3 years ago

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Ocean currents are caused by density differences in the water and move water masses through the deep ocean

Thepotemich [5.8K]3 years ago

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Currents may also be generated by density differences in water masses caused by temperature and salinity variations. These currents move water masses through the deep ocean—taking nutrients, oxygen, and heat with them.

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Answer:

The velocity is $v_2 = 0.96 \ ft/s$

Explanation:

From the question we are told that

The initial speed is $v_1 = 4 \ ft/s$

The cross -sectional area of the first pipe is $A_1 = 15.7 \ ft$

The cross -sectional area of the second pipe is $A_2 = 65.4 \ ft$

Generally from continuity equation we have that

$A_1 * v_1 = A_2 * v_2$

$v_2 = \frac{A_1 * v_1 }{A_2 }$

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The block's velocity is determined as 10.03 m/s.

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According to work energy theorem, the work done on an object is equal to the change in kinetic energy of the object.

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Thus, the velocity can be determined as

$\text {velocity}=\sqrt{\frac{2 \times \text {Force} \times \text {displacement}}{m}}$

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distance= scalar (only magnitude)

displacement= vector (magnitude & direction)

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sqrt( 6^2+4^2)

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