The water distribution system facilities were ruined by a strong typhoon last January. One of the areas affected was a subdivision with a population

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The water distribution system facilities were ruined by a strong typhoon last January. One of the areas affected was a subdivision with a population of 300 individuals with an average consumption of 850liters/week each. In order to augment their needs for domestic purposes, one of the Madrigal City Water District truck 6m long, 2.50m wide, and 3m high was assigned to transport water based on the exact daily usage of the residents. When the truck is accelerated horizontally, determine the 

a. highest possible acceleration without spilling any water

b. accelerating force on the liquid mass in kN

c. force acting on the front wall

d. if the acceleration is increased to 8 m/s2, how many liters of water will be spilled out?

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