Q. A closed rectangular tank is completely filled with water and is accelerated horizontally with an acceleration $a$ towards right. Pressure is (i) maximum at, and (ii) minimum at
A) (i) $B$ (ii) $D$
B) (i) $C$ (ii) $D$
C) (i) $B$ (ii) $C$
D) (i) $B$ (ii) $A$
Explanation
(a) Due to acceleration towards right, there will be a pseudo force in a left direction. So the pressure will be more on rear side (Points $A$ and $B$) in comparison with front side (Point $D$ and $C$)
Also due to height of liquid column pressure will be more at the bottom (points $B$ and $C$) in comparison with top (point $A$ and $D$)
So overall maximum pressure will be at point $B$ and minimum pressure will be at point $D$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.