QUESTION 4 The tank, shown in figure 2, contains oil and water. The width of the tank is 4 m. The density of the oil is 850 kg/m³. Calculate the resultant force acting on the side wall of the tank and the position where it acts on the side wall. 6 m Oil Water 4m Figure 2

QUESTION 4 The tank, shown in figure 2, contains oil and water. The width of the tank is 4 m. The density of the oil is 850 kg/m³. Calculate the resultant force acting on the side wall of the tank and the position where it acts on the side wall. 6 m Oil Water 4m Figure 2

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