Consider a cubical tank of side 2 m with its top open. It is filled with water up to a height of
1 m. Assuming the density of water to be 1000 kg/m3, g as 9.81 m/s2 and the atmospheric
pressure to be 100 kPa, the net hydrostatic force (in kN) on the side face of the tank due to
the air and water is ______ (accurate to two decimal places).
Official Answer Key:
0.0
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2018 Q.39)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**:
This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, NAT).
**2. Analytical Calculation**:
- Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation.
**3. Final Answer**:
Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.
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