Question

Wall of a dam is broad at its base why?

Answer 1

Answer:

Pressure of water increases as the depth increases. Wall of a dam is broad at its base so that it is strong enough to withstand the intense pressure of water. ... The reason behind this is the pressure of water is greater against the bottom of the container.

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Answer 2

The wall of a dam is broad at its base. The reason behind this is, pressure exerted by the liquid increases with increase in depth. The dam contains huge amount of water and as we go deep the pressure exerted by such a huge amount of water increases to very high.