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A rectangular tank contains water to a depth of 2m, if the base is 4m x 3m, calculate ...

A rectangular tank contains water to a depth of 2m, if the base is 4m x 3m, calculate the force on the base (Density of water = 103kgm-3, g = 10ms-2)
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  • A 1.4 x 102N
  • B 24 x 104N
  • C 2.0 x 104N
  • D 1.7 x 103N
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Volume = 2 x 4 x 3 = 24m3
mass = V x D = 24 x 103
F = mg
= 24 x 103 x 10
= 24 x 104

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