Question: A rectangular storage tank has a base measuring 3 m by 2 m. The tank is filled with water to a depth of 2 m.

A rectangular storage tank has a base measuring 3 m by 2 m. The tank is filled with water to a depth of 2 m. The density of the water is 1000 kg/m3, and g is 10 N/kg. Draw a diagram of the tank with the water in it, and mark all the dimensions on your drawing. Then calculate the following:

a. The volume of water in the tank. 

b. The mass of water in the tank.

c. The weight of water in the tank (in N).

d. The pressure at the bottom of the tank.

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