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Question:

A liquid of density ρ is coming out of a hose pipe of radius a with horizontal speed v and hits a mesh.

pv2

34pv2

12pv2

14pv2

Solution:

The correct option is B
34pv2
Momentum per second carried by liquid per second is ρav2
net force due to reflected liquid = 2 × [14ρav2]
net force due to stopped liquid = 14ρav2
Total force = 34ρav2
net pressure = 34ρv2