Conceptual - Water Pressure
The three tanks above are filled with water to the same depth. All the tanks have an equal height. Tank A has the middle surface area at the bottom, tank B the greatest and tank C the least. For each of the following statements, select the correct option from the pull-down menu.
False: The pressure exerted on the bottom of tank B is greater than for the other two tanks.
Greater than: The force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank B is .... the force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank C.
Less than: The force due to the water on the bottom of tank C is .... the weight of the water in the tank.
True: The water in tank C exerts a downward force on the sides of the tank.
Equal: The pressure at the bottom of tank B is .... the pressure at the bottom of tank C.
False: The pressure exerted on the bottom of tank B is greater than for the other two tanks.
Greater than: The force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank B is .... the force exerted by the water on the bottom of tank C.
Less than: The force due to the water on the bottom of tank C is .... the weight of the water in the tank.
True: The water in tank C exerts a downward force on the sides of the tank.
Equal: The pressure at the bottom of tank B is .... the pressure at the bottom of tank C.