The surface of water in a water tank of cross-section area \(750\) cm\(^2\) on the top of a house is \(h\) m above the tap level. The speed of water coming out through the tap of cross-section area \(500\) mm\(^2\) is \(30\) cm/s. At that instant, \(dh/dt\) is \(y\times 10^{-3}\) m/s. The value of \(y\) will be
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Use the equation of continuity: \(A_1\,dh/dt = A_2v\).
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The volume leaving through the tap per second equals the volume lost from the tank per second: \(A_1\left|\frac{dh}{dt}\right| = A_2v\).
Step 2: Convert units:
Tank area \(A_1 = 750\) cm\(^2\). Tap area \(A_2 = 500\) mm\(^2 = 5\) cm\(^2\). Speed \(v = 30\) cm/s.