Questions: mylabmastering. pearson.com Quiz Chapter 5 Hide Timer 01:10:56 Multiple Choice Question 5.2.11 35 of 40 Revie Part A When holes are drilled through the wall of a water tower, water will spurt out with the greatest speed from the hole closest to the top of the tower. middle of the tower. bottom of the tower. all the same Submit Request Answer Provide Feedback Next ;

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When holes are drilled through the wall of a water tower, water will spurt out with the greatest speed from the hole closest to the
top of the tower.
middle of the tower.
bottom of the tower.
all the same
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Transcript text: mylabmastering. pearson.com Quiz Chapter 5 Hide Timer 01:10:56 Multiple Choice Question 5.2.11 35 of 40 Revie Part A When holes are drilled through the wall of a water tower, water will spurt out with the greatest speed from the hole closest to the top of the tower. middle of the tower. bottom of the tower. all the same Submit Request Answer Provide Feedback Next ;
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Problem

We need to determine from which part of a water tower (top, middle, or bottom) water will spurt out with the greatest speed when holes are drilled through the wall.

Step 2: Applying Bernoulli's Principle

Bernoulli's principle states that the speed of a fluid flowing out of an orifice under the influence of gravity is given by Torricelli's law: \[ v = \sqrt{2gh} \] where \( v \) is the speed of the fluid, \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity, and \( h \) is the height of the fluid above the hole.

Step 3: Analyzing the Height

The height \( h \) is greatest at the bottom of the tower, as it is measured from the top of the water level to the hole. Therefore, the speed \( v \) will be greatest at the bottom of the tower.

Final Answer

The answer is \(\boxed{\text{bottom of the tower}}\).

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