An oil tank has a base of area 2.5 m2 and is filled with oil to a depth of 1.2m. The density of the oil is 800 kg/ m3. What is the force exerted on the base of the tank due to the oil?
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from Archimedes principal u would get the answer easily
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24,000 N
Explanation: You have to multiply 2.5 by 1.2 thats the volume which 3m cubed then multiply that by 8000 (800 x 10*)
*10 being the gravity or g.
Different method of working:
pressure = density x g x depth
pressure = 9600 Pa
Pressure x area = Force
9600 x 2.5 = 24000 N
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