Question 6034 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Water flows at 3 ft/sec through an 8-inch pipe. What is the flow in cubic feet per second?
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Correct answer to question 6034
- C: 1.05 cfs
Explanation
Diameter = 8 / 12 = 0.667 ft. Area = 0.785 x 0.667 x 0.667 = 0.349 sq ft. Q = A x V = 0.349 x 3 = 1.05 cfs. Forgetting to square the diameter gives 1.57.
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