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The force exerted by a stationary plate on a jet perpendicular to the plate is any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. In other words, a force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the force exerted by a stationary plate on a fluid jet perpendicular to the plate surface, accounting for the specific weight of the liquid, cross-sectional area of the jet, and fluid velocity.
Details: Accurate force calculation is crucial for designing hydraulic systems, understanding fluid dynamics, and ensuring structural integrity in engineering applications involving fluid jets.
Tips: Enter specific weight of liquid in kN/m³, cross-sectional area of jet in m², and fluid jet velocity in m/s. All values must be positive and valid.
Q1: What is specific weight of liquid?
A: Specific weight refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance, typically measured in kN/m³.
Q2: How is cross-sectional area of jet determined?
A: Cross-sectional area is the area of a two-dimensional shape obtained when a three-dimensional jet is sliced perpendicular to its axis.
Q3: What factors affect fluid jet velocity?
A: Jet velocity depends on pressure, nozzle design, and fluid properties such as density and viscosity.
Q4: Why is gravitational acceleration included?
A: The gravitational constant [g] is used to convert between mass and weight units in the force calculation.
Q5: What are typical applications of this calculation?
A: This calculation is used in hydraulic engineering, turbine design, spray systems, and fluid power applications.