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LiamB
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Homework Statement
More a report question but unsure where to put it.
Take a 5mL syringe and a 10mL syringe (both filled to 5mL) with the plungers removed.
Time how long it take to full drain each syringe
Make a statement regarding your results.
Homework Equations
Fluid flow rate = volume / time
The Attempt at a Solution
5mL fluid flow rate = 5x10-6 m3 / 3.48s = 1.44x10-6 m3/s
10mL Fluid flow rate = 5x10-6 m3 / 4.09s = 1.22x10-6 m3/s
Both syringes have an outlet diameter of 2mm however the 10mL syringe has a larger diameter in the reservoir. The results I was expecting were that the 10mL syringe would drain quicker.
I clearly did not get that and I so have been trying to work out why.
Am I on the right path by discussing how the fluid height to 5mL in the 10mL syringe is smaller due to the increased diameter?
I thought the increased surface area would mean an increased downward force on the water but my results simply disagree.