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A closed tank (each side of 5 m) is partially filled with fluid as shown. If the pressure of the air above the fluid is 2 bar, find the pressure at the bottom of the tank. Assume the density ρ of the fluid to vary according to the given relation:

(a) 766

(b) 776

(c) 786

(d) 796

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I need to ask this question from Pressure Distribution in a Fluid topic in chapter Pressure and Its Measurement of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct choice is (c) 786

Easiest explanation: PA = Patm = 760

PB = PA + 30

PC = PB – 50 / 13.6 = 786.32

PX = PC = 786.3.

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