Final answer:
The volume (V) of a cylinder is calculated as the product of its base area (A) and height (x). To determine the flow rate through the cylinder, divide the volume by the time (t), indicating A multiplied by x per unit of time.
Step-by-step explanation:
The volume (V) of a cylinder can be calculated based on the area of its base (A) and its height (x). When considering flow through a cylinder over time (t), the flow rate can be determined using the formula of the volume divided by the elapsed time.
In Figure 14.26, if the volume of the cylinder is given as Ax, then the flow rate would indeed be the volume (V) divided by the time (t), resulting in A (area of the base) times the height (x) per unit of time. To calculate the flow rate, you would need to measure how much the cylinder has filled (volume) over a given time period (duration).