Fluid Mechanics Viscosity Question 226
Question: Why the dam of water reservoir is thick at the bottom [AFMC 2005]
Options:
A)Quantity of water decreases with depth
B)Density of water increases with depth up to a certain point, after which it decreases due to compression and pressure effects.
C)Pressure of water increases with depth
D)Temperature of water decreases with depth
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
A torque is acting on the wall of the dam trying to make it topple. The bottom is made very broad so that the dam will be stable.
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