An open rectangular tank of dimensions 4mx3mx2m contains water to a height of 1.6m. It is then accelerated along the longer side. What is the maximum acceleration possible without spilling the water? If this acceleration is then increased by 10%, what amount of water will be spilt off?

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An open rectangular tank of dimensions
4mx3mx2m contains water to a height
of 1.6m. It is then accelerated along
the longer side. What is the maximum
acceleration possible without spilling
the water? If this acceleration is then
increased by 10%, what amount of water
will be spilt off?
Transcribed Image Text:An open rectangular tank of dimensions 4mx3mx2m contains water to a height of 1.6m. It is then accelerated along the longer side. What is the maximum acceleration possible without spilling the water? If this acceleration is then increased by 10%, what amount of water will be spilt off?
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