Answer:
D. F = 24000[N]
Explanation:
To be able to calculate the force we must first find the pressure at the bottom of the tank. By means of the following equation:
[tex]P=Ro*g*h[/tex]
where:
Ro = density of the liquid = 800 [kg/m³]
g = gravity acceleration = 9.81 [m/s²]
h = elevation = 1.2 [m]
[tex]P=800*9.81*1.2\\P=9417.6[Pa][/tex]
Pressure is defined as the relationship between Force on the area.
[tex]P=F/A\\F=9417.6*2.5\\F = 23544 [N] = 24000[N][/tex]
