What is the gage pressure on the bottom of the tank, in kPa? What is the absolute pressure on the bottom of the tank, inkPa? Determine the net force on the bottom of the tank, in kN.

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A 3 m diameter vertical cylindrical tank is filled with water to a depth of 11 m. The rest of the tank is filled with air at
atmospheric pressure. The tank is surrounded by air at atmospheric pressure. Assume pw =998 kg m-³ and g =9.81
ms-².
What is the gage pressure on the bottom of the tank, in kPa?
What is the absolute pressure on the bottom of the tank, in kPa?
Determine the net force on the bottom of the tank, in kN.
Transcribed Image Text:A 3 m diameter vertical cylindrical tank is filled with water to a depth of 11 m. The rest of the tank is filled with air at atmospheric pressure. The tank is surrounded by air at atmospheric pressure. Assume pw =998 kg m-³ and g =9.81 ms-². What is the gage pressure on the bottom of the tank, in kPa? What is the absolute pressure on the bottom of the tank, in kPa? Determine the net force on the bottom of the tank, in kN.
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