Question

why are dams built with a wide base​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Dams have Broader Base. The reason is that the pressure exerted by a liquid increases with its depth. ... A thicker wall is required to withstand greater pressure, therefore, the thickness of the dam increases towards the bottom.

Answer 2

Answer:

Dams have Broader Base. The reason is that the pressure exerted by a liquid increases with its depth.A thicker wall is required to withstand greater pressure, therefore, the thickness of the dam increases towards the bottom.