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A rectangular tank 6 x 8 ft is filled with a gasoline to a depth of 80 ft. The pressure at the gasoline is 14.7 psi. Find the pressure at the bottom of the tank and force exerted on the bottom.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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A rectangular tank 6 x 8 ft is filled with a gasoline to a depth of 80 ft. The pressure at the gasoline is 14.7 psi. Find the pressure at the bottom of the tank and force exerted on the bottom.

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