An open rectangular tank mounted on a truck is 5 m long, 2 m wide, and 2.5 m high is filled with water to a depth of 2 m. The 5-m side is parallel to the direction of motion of the truck. What maximum horizontal acceleration (in m/s2) can be imposed on the tank without spilling any water? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.(Continuation of Question 1) If the acceleration is increased to 6 m/s2, how much (in m3) is spilled out? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

Length of the tank(L)=5 m Width of the tank(B)=2 m Height of the tank(H)=2.5 m Depth of water in the…

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An open rectangular tank mounted on a truck is 5 m long, 2 m wide, and 2.5 m high is filled with water to a depth of 2 m. The 5-m side is parallel to the direction of motion of the truck. What maximum horizontal acceleration (in m/s²) can be imposed on the tank without spilling any water?

Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

(Continuation of Question 1) If the acceleration is increased to 6 m/s2, how much (in m3) is spilled out?

Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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