The hydraulic dredge shown in Fig. P5.48 is used to dredge sand from a river bottom. Estimate

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The hydraulic dredge shown in Fig. P5.48 is used to dredge sand from a river bottom. Estimate the thrust needed from the propeller to hold the boat stationary. Assume the specific gravity of the sand/water mixture is \(S G=1.4\).

Figure P5.48

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Munson Young And Okiishi's Fundamentals Of Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781119080701

8th Edition

Authors: Philip M. Gerhart, Andrew L. Gerhart, John I. Hochstein

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