Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 15 - Fluids - Conceptual Questions - Page 530: 3

Answer

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We know that the pressure in a water tower increases with depth (due to the increasing gravitational force on the larger column of water). Thus, to provide enough support for the increasing pressure, the spacing between the metal bands is decreased compared to the top of the water tower.
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