The three tanks above are filled with water to the same depth. The tanks are of

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The three tanks above are filled with water to the same depth. The tanks are of equal height. Tank C has the middle surface area at the bottom, tank A the greatest and tank B he least. For each of the following statements, select the correct option from the pull-down menu. The water in tank A exerts an upward force on the sides of the tank. The force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank A is .... the force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank C. The pressure at the bottom of tank A is .... the pressure at the bottom of tank C. The pressure exerted on the bottom of tank B is less than for the other two tanks. The force due to the water on the bottom of tank B is .... the weight of the water in the tank.

Explanation / Answer

A- True (GRAVITY pulls down!!!)
B- Less (as there is more area to distribute the force to/and there is more water changing the pull of gravity)
C- Less than
D- False
E- Less than (counter-intuitive, but some of the pull of gravity is supported by the walls of tank C)

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