12. A 30ft diameter cylindrical tank of xylene is burning. The depth of the fuel is 15 ft. how long will it burn without intervention
no idea. how fast does it burn?
how fast isn't listed. the question is word for word from the book. Thank you for helping
To determine how long the cylindrical tank of xylene will burn without intervention, we need to calculate the burn time based on the volume of xylene and the rate at which it burns.
First, let's calculate the volume of xylene in the tank:
The tank is cylindrical, so its volume can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a cylinder: V = πr^2h, where V is the volume, r is the radius, and h is the height (depth) of the fuel.
Given:
Diameter of the tank = 30 ft,
Radius (r) = diameter / 2 = 30 ft / 2 = 15 ft,
Height (h) = 15 ft.
Using the formula for the volume of a cylinder, we have:
V = π × (15 ft)^2 × 15 ft
Now, let's calculate the burn rate:
The burn rate of xylene depends on various factors such as ventilation and the presence of accelerants. Without more specific information, it is difficult to provide an exact burn rate. The burn rate could be estimated based on previous experiments or professional guidelines.
Once you have the burn rate, let's say it is B cubic ft/min (cubic feet per minute).
To find the burn time without intervention, we divide the volume of xylene by the burn rate:
Burn time = V/B
Remember to use consistent units for volume and burn rate to ensure accurate results.
By following these steps and having the values of the volume and burn rate, you will be able to calculate how long the cylindrical tank of xylene will burn without intervention.