SOLUTION: A 3/4 in. diameter, 50 ft. garden hose holds g gal. of water and weighs p lbs.
Determine weight of water.
Hose is a cylinder.
3/4 in. = .75
3.1416 * 0.03125 * 0.03125 *
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Question 1187191: A 3/4 in. diameter, 50 ft. garden hose holds g gal. of water and weighs p lbs.
Determine weight of water.
Hose is a cylinder.
3/4 in. = .75
3.1416 * 0.03125 * 0.03125 * 50 = 0.15339 cu. ft.
Cu ft. of water = 62.42 lbs.
0.15339 * 62.42 = 9.57 lbs.
Answer given is more. Where did I make the error(s)?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A 3/4 in. diameter, 50 ft. garden hose holds g gal. of water and weighs p lbs.
Determine weight of water.
Hose is a cylinder.
3/4 in. = .75
3.1416 * 0.03125 * 0.03125 * 50 = 0.15339 cu. ft.
Cu ft. of water = 62.42 lbs.
0.15339 * 62.42 = 9.57 lbs.
Answer given is more. Where did I make the error(s)?
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Volume = 0.153398 cu ft ---> ~9.5751 pounds
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