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A rectangular tank is moving horizontally in the direction of its length with a constant acceleration of 3.6 m/s^2. If tank is open at the top then calculate the angle of water surface to the horizontal.

(a) 20.15

(b) 69.84

(c) 40.30

(d) None of the mentioned

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Asked question is from Pressure Distribution in a Liquid in portion Hydrostatic Forces on Surfaces of Fluid Mechanics

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Right choice is (a) 20.15

Explanation: tanθ=a/g

                     tanθ=3.6/9.8

                          θ=20.15⁰.

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