a) The total force on the bottom of the cylinder gasoline storage tank is equal to the weight of the tank, which is equal to the volume of the tank multiplied by the density of gasoline and the acceleration due to gravity.
Total force = Volume of tank x Density of gasoline x Acceleration due to gravity
Total force = (π x (23.0 m)2 x 15.0 m) x (0.7 kg/L) x (9.8 m/s2)
Total force = 1.2 x 106 N
b) The total force on the side of the tank is equal to the pressure of the gasoline multiplied by the area of the side of the tank.
Total force = Pressure of gasoline x Area of side of tank
Total force = (1.0 x 105 Pa) x (2π x 23.0 m x 15.0 m)
Total force = 6.9 x 106 N
a) find the total force on the bottom of a cylinder gasoline storage tank 15.0 m high with radius 23.0 m. b) find the total force on the side of a tank.
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