The tank shown with elliptical cross-section is fabricated from 14 mm steel plate. Determine the maximum longitudinal stress caused by an internal pressure of 1.5 MPa. In the figure, let a = 984 mm and b = 322 mm. Answer must be in MPa.

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The tank shown with elliptical cross-section is fabricated from 14 mm steel plate. Determine the maximum longitudinal stress caused by an internal pressure of 1.5 MPa. In the figure, let a = 984 mm and b = 322 mm. Answer must be in MPa.
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