Answer:
(c) 8240 kN
Resultant hydrostatic force F = 8240 kN
Explanation:
Force can be expressed as;
F = ma
F = mg ......1
Where,
F = force
m = mass
a = acceleration
g = acceleration due to gravity
And we know that mass of an object is the product of
Density and Volume
m = pV
And volume V = area × height = Ah
m = pAh .....2
Substituting m into equation 1
F = pAhg = pghA ......3
Given;
Density of water p = 1000kg/m^3
g = 9.81m/s^2
Area A = 20m × 12m = 240m^2
h = depth/2 = 7/2 = 3.5m
Substituting the values into equation 3, we have;
F = 1000×9.81×3.5×240
F = 8240400 N
Resultant hydrostatic force F = 8240 kN
