Question

Of the pressure vessels, with same thickness but different diameters, which one withstands higher pressure ?

a.

Larger dia vessel.

b.

Smaller dia vessel.

c.

Larger dia long vessel.

d.

Strength of the vessel is same irrespective of the diameter.

Answer: (b).Smaller dia vessel.

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