The piping system that connects one reservoir to a second reservoir consists of 150-ft of 3-in. cast iron pipe that has four fla
nged elbows, a well-rounded entrance, and sharp-edged exit, and a fully open gate valve. For 75 gal/min of water at 50 °F, determine the elevation difference between the two reservoirs (in ft).
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Answer:
The mechanical advantage is 3 to 1
Explanation:
A frictionless pulley with three support ropes carries equal tension on each of the ropes thus;
Tension in each pulley rope = T
Total tension in the 3 ropes = 3 × T = 3·T
Direction of the tension forces on each rope = Unidirectional
Total force provided by the 3 ropes = 3·T
Therefore, a force, T, applied at the end of the rope will result in a lifting force of 3·T
Hence, the mechanical advantage = 3·T to T which is presented as follows;
The mechanical advantage = 3 to 1.