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An open tank contains 1 m deep water with 50 cm depth of oil of specific gravity 0.8 above it. The intensity of pressure at the bottom of tank will be

A. 4 kN/m2

B. 10 kN/m2

C. 12 kN/m2

D. 14 kN/m2

Answer: Option D


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  1. Takum Buba
    Takum Buba :
    3 years ago

    P=800x1000x9.81x0.5+1000x9.81x1
    P=13.734kn/m2
    P=13.734~14kn/m2

  2. BHAVEESH KUMAR
    BHAVEESH KUMAR :
    3 years ago

    P = (0.5×0.8×10×1000)+(1×1×10×1000)
    P = 14000N/mm²
    P = 14KN/mm2
    (Where g = 10 )

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