A farmer places a sprinkler on top of a platform in the middle of a field. Water is pumped to the sprinkler from a water supply tank. The spray from the sprinkler, however, does not reach the edges of the field.Which of the following should the farmer do to increase the range of the sprinkler?
A)Place the sprinkler at ground level.
B)Reduce the diameter of the sprinkler nozzle
C)Move the water supply tank closer to the field.
D)Increase the diameter of the water supply tank.

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Reducing the diameter of the sprinkler nozzle increases the water pressure at the point of exit, which can help propel the water further, increasing the range of the sprinkler.

A Farmer Places a Sprinkler on Top of a Platform