As Part of a Science Project You Investigate the Effect

Multiple Choice

As part of a science project you investigate the effect of punching holes in a plastic container of water and observing the flow of liquid out of the different holes.If the container has a water level 20 cm above the base and you punch a hole in the side 12 cm high,calculate the speed at which water will initially flow out of the hole.

A) 1.25 m/s
B) 15.3 m/s
C) 12.5 m/s
D) 1.50 m/s
E) 2.25 m/s