It doesn't matter. It is only asking about the force resulting from the deflection of the stream of water. Which way gravity acts is of no consequence.foo9008 said:
My ans would be different, the formula given is rho(A)(v^2)cos theta , where theta is the velocity normal to the plate , if the angle 30 is from horizontal axis, then my theta would be 60, am I right??haruspex said:
Oh, you only meant vertical and horizontal with respect to the way you drew the diagram.foo9008 said:
So my idea that theta=60 is correct?haruspex said:
As in your second attachment, yes.foo9008 said:
Force normal to a plate is the perpendicular force acting on a surface or object. In the context of a plate, it is the force acting perpendicularly on the surface of the plate.
Unlike other types of forces, such as weight or tension, force normal to a plate is always directed perpendicularly to the surface of the plate. This means that it is not affected by the angle or orientation of the plate.
Force normal to a plate is caused by the contact between the plate and another object or surface. It is the reaction force that occurs when an object or surface presses against the plate.
The force normal to a plate can be calculated using the formula F = P * A, where F is the normal force, P is the pressure exerted on the plate, and A is the area of the plate in contact with the object or surface.
Understanding force normal to a plate is important in science because it is a fundamental concept in mechanics and is crucial in analyzing the behavior of objects and structures in contact with each other. It is also important in engineering and designing structures to withstand different types of forces, including force normal to a plate.
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