Question 7011 of 229 · California Water Distribution Operator Exam
Water flows at 3 feet per second in a 12-inch pipe. What is the flow in gallons per minute?
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Correct answer to question 7011
- A: 1,057 gpm
Explanation
Q = A x V = 0.785 x 1 ft^2 x 3 ft/s = 2.35 cfs. Multiply by 7.48 gal/cu ft and 60 sec/min to get 1,057 gpm. Stopping at 17.6 leaves the answer in gallons per second.
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