A spherical tank is used to store gas. The tank should be able to withstand a maximum of 125 MPa stress. If the tank has a thickness of 10mm, what should be the inner radius (in meters) of the tank to be able to withstand an internal pressure of 2 atm.

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A spherical tank is used to store gas. The
tank should be able to withstand a
maximum of 125 MPa stress. If the tank
has a thickness of 10mm, what should be
the inner radius (in meters) of the tank to
be able to withstand an internal pressure
of 2 atm.
Transcribed Image Text:A spherical tank is used to store gas. The tank should be able to withstand a maximum of 125 MPa stress. If the tank has a thickness of 10mm, what should be the inner radius (in meters) of the tank to be able to withstand an internal pressure of 2 atm.
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