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An open tank of water is accelerated horizontally at 3 m/s2. What angle does the free surface make with the horizontal?

  1. 73.00°
  2. 17.52°
  3. 45.00°
  4. 17.00°

Answer

D. 17.00°

Solution

= a/g = 3/9.81 = 17.00°.

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