Answer:
a) P =392.4[Pa]; b) F = 706.32[N]
Explanation:
With the input data of the problem we can calculate the area of the tank base
L = length = 10[m]
W = width = 18[cm] = 0.18[m]
A = W * L = 0.18*10
A = 1.8[m^2]
a)
Pressure can be calculated by knowing the density of the water and the height of the water column within the tank which is equal to h:
P = density * g *h
where:
density = 1000[kg/m^3]
g = gravity = 9.81[m/s^2]
h = heigth = 4[cm] = 0.04[m]
P = 1000*9.81*0.04
P = 392.4[Pa]
The force can be easily calculated knowing the relationship between pressure and force:
P = F/A
F = P*A
F = 392.4*1.8
F = 706.32[N]
They would fall with the same acceleration
