General Studies · Fluid Mechanics

Regarding the pressure distribution of a fluid in an open rectangular tank, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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1Pressure is uniform on the bottom.
2The pressure is maximum at the middle of the side wall of the tank.✓
3The resultant force acts through the centroid of the area of the bottom of the tank.
4The gauge pressure at the water surface on the side wall is zero.

Correct answer

The pressure is maximum at the middle of the side wall of the tank.

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