A weightless vessel of dimensions 4m x 3m x 2m is filled with a liquid of density 1000kgm\(^{-3}\) and sealed. What is the maximum pressure this container can exert on a flat surface? [g = 10ms\(^{-2}\)]
A
9 x 104Nm-2
B
4 x 104Nm-2
C
3 x 104Nm-2
D
2 x 104Nm-2
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure = density x acceleration due to gravity x height.
P = 4 x 1000 x 10
= 4 x 10\(^4\)Nm\(^{-2}\)( since max. pressure is required)
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