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Ch 14: Fluids and Elasticity

Chapter 14, Problem 14

The tank shown in FIGURE CP14.73 is completely filled with a liquid of density p. The right face is not permanently attached to the tank but, instead, is held against a rubber seal by the tension in a spring. To prevent leakage, the spring must both pull with sufficient strength and prevent a torque from pushing the bottom of the right face out. (a) What minimum spring tension is needed?

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