Question

why the dams have wider base???

Tell the answer according to the application on concept of pressure

Answer 1

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The reason is that the pressure exerted by a liquid increases with its depth. Thus, as the depth increases, more and more pressure is exerted by water on the wall of the dam. A thicker wall is required to withstand greater pressure, therefore, the thickness of the dam increases towards the bottom.

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