Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 2 (Q.No. 15)
15.
A water tank contains 1.3 m deep water. The pressure exerted by the water per metre length of the tank is
2.89 kN
8.29 kN
9.28 kN
28.9 kN
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Amit said:   9 years ago
Thanks for giving the correct explanation.

Ravindra said:   9 years ago
Pressure diagram is triangular. Base is equal to wh and height h so pressure becomes 1/2 base * height. So pressure becomes wh*h/2.

Hartoon said:   9 years ago
@Hema, please refer the book.

Hema said:   9 years ago
Can anyone explain how that equation comes?

Prateek said:   9 years ago
Absolutely right @Suman.


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