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7.24. The tank car shown in Fig.P7.4 contains water and compressed air which is regulated to
force a water jet out of the nozzle at a constant rate of Q m /s. The diameter of the jet is d cm.
the initial total mass of the tank car is M 0. Neglecting frictional forces, find the velocity of the
car as a function of time.

Fig.P7.3 Fig.P7.4