A water tank contains 1.3 m deep water. The pressure exerted by the water per metre length of the tank is
A. 2.89 kN
B. 8.29 kN
C. 9.28 kN
D. 28.9 kN
Answer: Option B
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We know pressure exerted per unit length = ωH2/2.
So, the pressure of water per metre length = (9. 81x103x1.32) /2.
= 8.29 KN.
We know that, pressure= £gh ,where £= density.
Now, pressure exerted by the water (force) = pressure* area = £gh* wh/2 (pre dia is triangular =(1/2)*base*h),
So, pressure exerted per unit lenght(pressure/w) = £gh* h/2 = (1000*9.81*1.3*1.3)/2 = 8.29 kN.