Q. For an inclined plane for which position, maximum total pressure acts on it.

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Q. The total pressure or pressure intensity is zero for any point on inclined surface in space.

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Q. In case of spherical bodies with uniform mass distribution, what is the position of center of pressure relative to centre of gravity.

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Q. A rectangular tank is moving horizontally in the direction of its length with a constant acceleration of 3.6 m/s². If tank is open at the top then calculate the angle of water surface to the horizontal.

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Q. A rectangular tank is moving horizontally in the direction of its length with a constant acceleration of 4.8 m/s². The length of tank is 7 m and depth is 1.5 m. If tank is open at the top then calculate the maximum pressure intensity at the bottom.

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Q. A rectangular tank is moving horizontally in the direction of its length with a constant acceleration of 5.5 m/s². The length of tank is 5.5 m and depth is 2 m. If tank is open at the top then calculate the minimum pressure intensity at the bottom.

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Q. A rectangular tank is moving horizontally in the direction of its length with a constant acceleration of 4.5 m/s².The length, width and depth of tank are 7 m, 3m, 2.5m respectively. If tank is open at the top then calculate the total force due to water acting on higher pressure end of the tank.

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Q. A tank containing water upto a depth of 500 mm is moving vertically upward with a constant acceleration of 2.45 m/s². Find the force exerted by fluid of specific gravity 0.65 on the side of tank,width of tank is 1m.

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Q. A tank containing water upto a depth of 750 mm is moving vertically downward with a constant acceleration of 3.45 m/s². Find the force exerted by fluid of specific gravity 0.85 on the side of tank,width of tank is 2m.

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Q. A tank containing water upto a depth of 650 mm is stationary. Find the force exerted by fluid of specific gravity 0.55 on the side of tank,width of tank is 1.5m

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Q. The pressure intensity at the bottom remains same, even if the tank moves with constant horizontal acceleration.

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Q. There will be development of shear stress due to the dynamic motion of tank or container.

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Q. If the tank is moving vertically, which of its component is subjected to maximum total pressure?

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Q. A square lamina (each side equal to 2m) is submerged vertically in water such that the upper edge of the lamina is at a depth of 0.5 m from the free surface. What will be the total water pressure (in kN) on the lamina?

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Q. A square lamina (each side equal to 2m) with a central hole of diameter 1m is submerged vertically in water such that the upper edge of the lamina is at a depth of 0.5 m from the free surface. What will be the total water pressure (in kN) on the lamina?

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Q. A square lamina (each side equal to 2m) is submerged vertically in water such that the upper edge of the lamina is at a depth of 0.5 m from the free surface. What will be the depth (in m) of the centre of pressure?

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Q. What will be the total pressure (in kN) on a vertical square lamina submerged in a tank of oil (S=0.9) as shown in the figure?

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Q. The upper and lower edges of a square lamina of length 4 m are at a depths of 1 m and 3 m respectively in water. What will be the depth (in m) of the centre of pressure?

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Q. The upper and lower edges of a square lamina of length 4 m are at a depths of 1 m and 3 m respectively in water. What will be the total pressure (in kN) on the lamina?

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Q. What will be the depth (in m) of the centre of pressure for a vertical square lamina submerged in a tank of oil (S=0.8) as shown in the figure?

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