Consider the situation of the previous problem. Let the water push the left wall by a force Fand the right wall by a force F2.

(a) F1= F2.

(b) F1> F2

(c) F1 < F2.

(d) The information is insufficient to know the relation between Fand F2.

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The correct answer is (b) F1 > F2

EXPLANATION:  

As the pressure depends on the depth of the liquid at rest, similarly in an accelerating liquid the pressure due to acceleration depends on the horizontal length from the leading surface.

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