What Is the Total Hydrostatic Force on the Walls of a Cylindrical

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the total hydrostatic force on the walls of a cylindrical water tower 50' high and having a radius of 18'? [The density of water is 62.4 lbs/ft³.]

• A) 79,394,000 lbs
• B) 176,000 lbs
• C) 8,822,000 lbs
• D) 17,643,000 lbs

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