The work done can be calculated by using the formula
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represents density, which is constant at
.
Where
and
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Calculate
:
Find the general equation for the area of a slice of the tank at any given point.
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is nothing but the height of the tank, since the tank is being filled the height is
. \ \
Volume of the disk is
.
Weight of the disk is
.
Distance the disk of the water moved is
.
The work done can be calculated by using the formula
.
Substiute the values in the formula.
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Apply integration :
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The work done to fill the tank with water through a hole in the base is \ \
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or
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