FLUID MECHANICS Module
FLUID MECHANICS Module
Horizontal Motion
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EXAMPLE:
An open rectangular tank mounted on a truck is 5m long, 2 m wide and 2.5 m
high is filled with water to a depth of 2 m. a. What is the maximum horizontal
acceleration can be imposed on tank without spilling any water and b.
3m/s². Find the total force acting at the rear wall and at the
completely filled with gasoline (SG = .82) and accelerated horizontally at