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ERIC Number: EJ858378
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Nov
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0746-8342
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The Draining Cylinder
James Graham-Eagle
College Mathematics Journal, v40 n5 p337-344 Nov 2009
This article explores the time it takes for a liquid to drain from a cylindrical container through a hole in the bottom. Using dimensional analysis and some thought experiments this time is determined and Torricelli's law derived as a consequence. Finally, the effect of pouring liquid into the container as it drains is considered.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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