College Physics (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Solids and Fluids - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 347: 11

Answer

Pressure depends only on depth, $P=density\times g\times h$. To get the same water pressure, spherical tanks do not need as much water as cylindrical tanks. Also, spherical shapes can distribute pressure more uniformly so that it reduces the risk of tank damage by pressure.

Work Step by Step

Pressure depends only on depth, $P=density\times g\times h$. To get the same water pressure, spherical tanks do not need as much water as cylindrical tanks. Also, spherical shapes can distribute pressure more uniformly so that it reduces the risk of tank damage by pressure.
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