Give reasons
a) The walls of dams are broad at their base
ACTUALLY THIS QUESTION IS FROM THE LESSON Force & Pressure
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We know pressure of liquid increases with depth. So, the wall of a dam is made broader at its base so that it is able to withstand the heavy pressure exerted by the river water.
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In the given question, depth is maximum at the base of the dam, thus the pressure is also maximum at the base. To withstand this pressure of the fluid, the wall of the dam is made broad at its base. Hence, the wall of a dam is broad at its base to withstand the pressure of the liquid.
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