Need help solving a differential equation involving a leaking water tank

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In summary, the conversation discusses a problem involving a leaking tank in the shape of a right-circular cone. The differential equation governing the height of the water leaking from the tank is given as dh/dt = -5/6h3/2, taking into account friction and contraction of the water at the hole. In the first problem, the tank is 20 feet high with a radius of 8 feet and a hole with a radius of 2 inches. In the second problem, the tank has a vertex angle of 60 degrees and the same hole radius. The differential equation is solved by integration and initial values are applied to find the time it takes for the tank to empty.
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Homework Statement



A tank in the form of a right-circular cone standing on end with its vertex down, is leaking water through a hole its circular bottom.

  • a. Suppose the tank is 20 feet high moreover has a radius 8 feet wide moreover the circular hole has a radius 2 inches. In problem 1.3 you were asked to demonstrate that the differential equation governing the height h of water leaking from a tank is

    dh/dt = -5/6h3/2

    In this model, friction as well as contraction of the water at the hole were taken into account with c = 0.3, moreover that g was taken to be 32 ft/s2. If the tank was initially full, how long shall it take the tank to empty?

    b. Suppose the tank has a vertex angle of 60o in addition that the circular hole has a radius of 2 inches. Determine the differential equation governing the height h of water. Use c = 0.6 as well as g = 32 ft/s2. If the height of the water is initially 9 feet, how long will it take the task to empty?

Homework Equations



dh/dt = -5/6h3/2

The Attempt at a Solution



Not yet. I just came into this site after being referred to by a friend, moreover I seriously need help in differential equations. Can someone help?
 
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Welcome to PF;
Solving the differential equation seems to be a matter of integration - applying the initial value.

I look forward to seeing your initial attempts at the problem.
 

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