1. Find the force acting on the bottom of an aquarium having a base 1m by 2m and containing water to a depth of one meter.
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Given: Depth of water (h) = 1m Density of water (ρ) = 1000 kg/m^3 Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s^2 Pressure difference (ΔP) = ρ * g * h ΔP = 1000 kg/m^3 * 9.8 m/s^2 * 1m ΔP = 9800 Pa Show more…
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