The permeability of molding sand was determined using a saturated $$AFS$$ sample by passing $$2000cc$$ of air at a gage pressure of $$10$$ $$g/c{m^2}$$. If the time taken for the air to escape was $$1$$ min, the permeability number is:

Proper gating design in metal casting

$$P:$$ Influences the freezing range of the melt
$$Q:$$ Compensates the loss of fluidity of the melt
$$R:$$ Facilitates top feeding of the melt
$$S:$$ Avoids misrun

A $$10$$ $$mm$$ thick steel bar is to be horizontally cast with two correctly spaced top risers of adequate feeding capacity. Assuming end effect without chill, what should be the theoretical length of the bar?