The diameter of the circular end of the tank is .
The cylindrical tank has horizontal axis.
The gasoline weighs .
The cylindrical tank is fully filled.
Consider the depth of the tank is .
The standard form of circle equation is .
Consider the center of the circular end of the tank is at origin.
Substitute and .
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The horizontal length of the tank is .
Therefore, .
The ranges from to .
The fluid force is .
Substitute , and .
Apply formula : .
Apply general power rule of integration .
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Fluid force on a circular end of the tank is .
Fluid force on a circular end of the tank is .
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