Question: A rectangular tank 5 m wide 3 m long and 2 . 5 m high. Contains water for a depth of 2 m . (

A rectangular tank 5m wide 3m long and 2.5m high.
Contains water for a depth of 2m.
(18) Determine the greatest acceleration In which the tank maybe subjected so that no water will be spilled out if it is opened
A.1.342 m/s^2
B.2.560 m/s^2
C.3.270 m/s^2
D.4.215 m/s^2
(19) Determine also the accelerating force on the fluid mass.
A.98.100 kN
B.88.100 kN
C.78.100 kN
D.68.100 kN
(20) This time the tank is closed and is accelerated by 4m/s^2, and subjected now to a pressure of 200kPa abs. determine the total uplift pressure in the lid of the tank.
A.2471.241 kN
B.3000.826 kN
C.3401.215 kN
D.3800.281 kN

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