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The total and effective stresses at a depth of 5 m below the top level of water in a swimming pool are respectively

A. Zero and zero

B. 0.5 kg/cm² and zero

C. 0.5 kg/cm² and 0.5 kg/cm²

D. 1.0 kg/cm² and 0.5 kg/cm²

Answer: Option B

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Md Sainul :

5 years ago

total stress=5•10
poure water pressure=5.10
effective stress=5.10-5.10=0
Mangesh Pawar :

5 years ago

Give the soln

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