Calculating Minimum Velocity for Knocking Down a Burning Building Door

In summary, a fire hose with a force of 1000 N is used to knock down a burning building's door. Assuming the water does not bounce back, if the hose delivers 40 kg per second, the minimum velocity of the stream needed can be found by considering the rate of flow and force exerted on the door.
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Homework Statement



a fire hose is turned on the door of a burning building in order to knock the door down. This requires a force a 1000 N. if the hose delivers 40 kg per second, what is the minimum velocity of the stream needed? assuming the water doesn't bounce back?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


1000:40=25
 
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Although you did not show your attempt clearly, it would help if you thought a thousand Newton of force as 1000 kg-m/s momentum gained/lost per second. Since water does not bounce back, it loses all momentum on the door and hence exerts a force.The rate of flow of water is given so could you find force it would exert on the door assuming velocity to be v?
 

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What is minimum velocity?

Minimum velocity is the lowest speed at which an object must travel in order to complete a specific task or reach a certain point.

How is minimum velocity calculated?

Minimum velocity can be calculated using the formula v = √(2gh), where v is the minimum velocity, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object.

What factors affect minimum velocity?

The factors that affect minimum velocity include the mass of the object, the distance it needs to travel, and any external forces acting upon it, such as friction or air resistance.

Why is minimum velocity important in physics?

Minimum velocity is important in physics because it helps us determine the amount of energy an object needs to complete a task or reach a certain point. It also helps us understand the relationship between speed, distance, and other forces.

Can minimum velocity be negative?

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