O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q131 Mark
The base of a rectangular storage tank is 2.0 m by 3.0 m. The tank is filled with paraffin to a depth of 3.0 m. The density of paraffin is 800 kg/m³ and the gravitational field strength is 10 N/kg. What is the pressure at the bottom of the tank due to the paraffin?
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A2400 Pa
B14400 Pa
C24000 Pa
D144000 Pa
✓ Correct answer
C: 24000 Pa
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