A horizontal nozzle of 30 mm diameter discharges a steady jet of water into the atmosphere at a rate of 15 litres per second. The diameter of inlet to the nozzle is 100 mm. The jet impinges normal to a flat stationary plate held close to the nozzle end. Neglecting air friction and considering the density of water as 1000 kg/m3, the force exerted by the jet (in N) on the plate is _________

• A. 318.3
• B. 328.3
• C. 338.3
• D. 348.3