open deep specific gravity 0.85 to a depth of 1.4 m. If the tank is accelerated along its length on a horizontal track at a constant acceleration 4.5 m/s2, determine: 1) The new position of the oil surface. 2) Pressures at the bottom of the tank at the front and rear edges.

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Q4: An open tank 5 m long, 2.8 m deep and 3.6 m wide contains oil of
specific gravity 0.85 to a depth of 1.4 m. If the tank is accelerated along
its length on a horizontal track at a constant acceleration 4.5 m/s2,
determine:
1)
The new position of the oil surface.
2)
Pressures at the bottom of the tank at the front and rear edges.
Original
free oil surface
New oil
surface
a
2.8 m.
(3.4m/s)
1.4 m
M
Oil
5 m
Transcribed Image Text:Q4: An open tank 5 m long, 2.8 m deep and 3.6 m wide contains oil of specific gravity 0.85 to a depth of 1.4 m. If the tank is accelerated along its length on a horizontal track at a constant acceleration 4.5 m/s2, determine: 1) The new position of the oil surface. 2) Pressures at the bottom of the tank at the front and rear edges. Original free oil surface New oil surface a 2.8 m. (3.4m/s) 1.4 m M Oil 5 m
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