Question

A 10 mm diameter jet of water is deflected by a homogeneous rectangular block (15 mm by 200 mm by 100 mm) that weighs 6 N. Determine the minimum volume flowrate needed to tip the block.

Answer 1

The minimum flow rate is
`2.66*10^-^4 m^3/s`

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is in complete without the diagram. please see attached the diagram

From the free body diagram of the block when it is ready to tip

∑M₀= 0.

kindly find attached the diagram of the rectangular block,

the free body diagram, and a detail solving for your reference