Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 293

Question: A closed rectangular tank is completely filled with water and is accelerated horizontally with an acceleration a towards right. Pressure is (i) maximum at, and (ii) minimum at

Options:

A)(i) B (ii) D

B)(i) C (ii) D

C)(i) B (ii) C

D)(i) B (ii) A

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Due to acceleration towards right, there will be a pseudo force in a left direction.

So the pressure will be more on rear side (Points A and B) in comparison with front side (Point D and C).

Also due to height of liquid column pressure will be more at the bottom (points B and C) in comparison with top (point A and D).



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