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A water pump draws incompressible fluid (density ρ=1000 kg/m3\rho = 1000 \text{ kg/m}^3) from a large stationary reservoir at the origin (0,0,0)(0,0,0) and delivers it to an open tank at position vector r⃗=(3i^+4j^+12k^) m\vec{r} = (3\hat{i} + 4\hat{j} + 12\hat{k}) \text{ m}. The delivery pipe is straight and consists of two segments. Segment 1 has length L1=5 mL_1 = 5 \text{ m} and diameter D=20 cmD = 20 \text{ cm}. Segment 2 has length L2=8 mL_2 = 8 \text{ m} and diameter d=10 cmd = 10 \text{ cm}. The pump maintains a constant volume flow rate Q=0.02π m3/sQ = 0.02\pi \text{ m}^3/\text{s}.

Assume the flow in Segment 1 is ideal with negligible viscous dissipation. In Segment 2, the constriction induces severe turbulence, resulting in a head loss given by the Darcy-Weisbach equation hL=fL2dv222gh_L = f \frac{L_2}{d} \frac{v_2^2}{2g}, where the friction factor is f=0.05f = 0.05 and v2v_2 is the flow velocity in Segment 2.

Assuming the fluid is discharged at atmospheric pressure with velocity v2v_2, and taking g=10 m/s2g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2 in the −k^-\hat{k} direction, what is the mechanical power output required from the pump?

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  • A.

    5.60π kW5.60\pi \text{ kW}

  • B.

    3.04π kW3.04\pi \text{ kW}

  • C.

    4.96π kW4.96\pi \text{ kW}

  • D.

    5.80π kW5.80\pi \text{ kW}

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How the Examiner Thinks

Variable_Constraint

Develop pure symbolic logic skills by mastering algebraic constraints without relying on numerical data.

Concepts Behind This Question

Reynolds Number Transition|Power-Velocity Relationship (434)|Dimensional Independence (380)

Why This Question Is Tricky

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Visualization Stress

Requires mental rotation or 3D mapping (Optics/Geometry/Vectors).

Difficulty Boost : +4

Common Mistakes

This question tests the application of the Work-Energy Theorem in fluid dynamics, specifically targeting the transition from ideal Bernoulli flow to dissipative turbulent flow.

A common trap for JEE Advanced students is blindly applying the standard Bernoulli's equation while ignoring the non-conservative work done against turbulent eddy viscosity, leading to an underestimation of the required pump power.

The problem forces the student to recognize that the pump must supply additional power to overcome the non-linear head loss (hL∝v2h_L \propto v^2) in the constricted section.

Furthermore, the 3D vector position tests spatial visualization; students often mistakenly use the total pipe length (1313 m) instead of the true vertical elevation head (Δz=12\Delta z = 12 m) for the potential energy calculation.

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SubjectPhysics
ChapterMechanical Properties of Fluids - Class 11 Part 2
ConceptReynolds Number Transition
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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